R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Mel Reingold of Houston on March 4, 1-2 2001, at the age of 57, has brought a profound sense of loss to the 1-3 family and many friends of this esteemed gentleman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Mr. Reingold moved 1-5 to Houston in 1978 and started working as a photographer at 1-6 Methodist Hospital; his affinity for photography would quickly turn 1-7 into his life's ambition when he founded Reingold Photographers; 1-8 and 1-9 WHEREAS, Numerous organizations, businesses, and families in 1-10 the Houston metropolitan area relied on his company to capture 1-11 their special occasions and events; in addition, Mr. Reingold 1-12 handled many assignments for the Jewish Herald-Voice, including 1-13 shooting cover art and contributing photos on a routine basis for 1-14 the weekly newspaper; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Widely admired for his artistry in composition and 1-16 technical creativity, this talented gentleman possessed other 1-17 traits that helped him excel in his profession; he had a 1-18 photographic memory and a keen eye for detail and was an avid 1-19 reader; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Mr. Reingold was a man 1-21 of immense ability and character, and although he will be greatly 1-22 missed, his bright spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of 1-23 the many people whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Mel Reingold and 2-2 extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, 2-3 Ruth; to his daughters, Gillian and Sarabeth; to his sisters, 2-4 Phyllis Gal, Marion Reingold, and Estelle Reingold; and to his many 2-5 friends and other relatives; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 2-8 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-9 Mr. Reingold. Hochberg _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 621 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 20, 2001. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House