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78S10692 MDM-D

By:  Cook of Colorado                                             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.