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H.R. No. 149
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Lee County native Daniel Leonard
"Dan" Durow on June 18, 2003, has deeply saddened not only his
family but also his wide circle of friends and acquaintances; and
WHEREAS, A native Texan, he was born on November 7, 1926, and
graduated from Giddings High School; after serving his country with
distinction as a member of the United States Army during World War
II, he enrolled at Blinn College to prepare for a career in banking;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Durow married the former Bernice Moerbe on June
8, 1952, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings; the couple
enjoyed a happy and fulfilling marriage until her passing, and one
of their greatest joys was spending time with their grandson; and
WHEREAS, For more than 35 years, Mr. and Mrs. Durow both
worked at Citizens State Bank, during which time Mr. Durow served as
president for 17 years and was a member of the board of directors;
he also served on the boards of the Texas Bankers Association
District 3 and the South Central Texas Bankers Association; and
WHEREAS, This respected business and civic leader had been
president of his city's chamber of commerce, was recognized as a
50-year member of American Legion York Post 276, and served his
fellow congregants of Immanuel Lutheran Church in many roles; he
held a lifetime membership with the Lee County Sheriff's Posse, was
a longtime member of the Giddings Volunteer Fire Department, and
contributed his time and energy to the Capitol Area Boy Scouts, the
Giddings Industrial Foundation, and the Giddings Noon Lions Club;
and
WHEREAS, He was an enthusiastic fan of football, basketball,
and baseball, and particularly took pleasure in hunting and
fishing; and
WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to enjoy the friendship of
Dan Durow will long remember his caring spirit and his commitment to
his family, profession, and community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor the memory of Daniel
Leonard "Dan" Durow and extend deep sympathy to the members of his
family: to his daughters and son-in-law, Donna Boykin and Connie
and Carl Stephen Rost; to his grandson, Carson Rost; to his siblings
and their spouses, W. T. "Duke" and Ruth Durow, Alfred and Frances
Durow, Ruth Wilkenfeld, and Gertrude and Rudolph Schmidt; and to
his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dan Durow.
Cook of Colorado
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 149 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on July 28, 2003.
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Chief Clerk of the House