HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Judge Robert "Bob" O'Connor on
 1-2     September 26, 2000, at the age of 81, brought a great loss to the
 1-3     family and many friends of this esteemed individual; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Judge O'Connor was a
 1-5     graduate of The University of Texas School of Law and proudly
 1-6     served his country as a pilot and flight instructor in the United
 1-7     States Air Corps during World War II; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Following his tour of duty, Judge O'Connor returned
 1-9     to San Antonio and worked for many years as a successful attorney;
1-10     in 1979, he was appointed to the prestigious position of federal
1-11     magistrate, in which capacity he served with integrity until his
1-12     retirement in 1986; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Judge O'Connor was devoted to his wife, Neida, and
1-14     the couple enjoyed many years of wonderful memories together;
1-15     during the course of their marriage, the O'Connors watched their
1-16     close-knit family grow to include four children and three cherished
1-17     grandchildren; and
1-18           WHEREAS,  This noteworthy gentleman was a 33rd-Degree
1-19     Scottish Rite Mason and a member of both Perfect Union Lodge No. 10
1-20     and Charles W. Anderson No. 1413; throughout his tenure as a Mason,
1-21     Judge O'Connor distinguished himself as a leader, serving as past
1-22     master of Anchor Lodge No. 424 and as a grand master, and he was
1-23     also active with the Advisory Council of Albert Pike Chapter, Order
1-24     of DeMolay; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Robert O'Connor was a man of compassion and
 2-2     generosity, and although he is missed by the many individuals with
 2-3     whom he shared his life, his spirit continues to live on in the
 2-4     hearts and minds of all who were privileged to know him; now,
 2-5     therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
 2-7     hereby pay tribute to the life of Judge Robert O'Connor and extend
 2-8     sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife, Neida
 2-9     O'Connor; to his children, Deneice, Michele, Brian, and Patrick; to
2-10     his grandchildren, Deneice-Ashley, Korie, and Katie; and to the
2-11     many other relatives and friends of this beloved gentleman; and, be
2-12     it further
2-13           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-14     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
2-15     House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in
2-16     memory of Judge Robert O'Connor.
                                                                      Chisum
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 50 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on February 28, 2001.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 50 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the Senate on May 14, 2001.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
         APPROVED:  __________________________
                               Date
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                             Governor