SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 62


In Memory

of

David Alloway


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Alpine in mourning the loss of David Alloway, who 
died March 11, 2003, at the age of 45; and

	WHEREAS, Born May 24, 1957, David Alloway graduated from 
Eastwood High School in El Paso and Sul Ross University in 
Alpine; he was a world-renowned desert survival expert and the 
subject of numerous film documentaries, television shows, and 
magazine and newspaper articles; and

	WHEREAS, The owner and operator of David Alloway's Skills 
of Survival school, he taught survival techniques in the 
United States, Mexico, and Australia; he had experience in the 
Chihuahuan and Sonoran deserts and was a working cowboy, a 
professional guide, and a former naturalist for Big Bend Ranch 
State Park; and

	WHEREAS, In 1996, he became the first non-Australian to 
complete the 200-kilometer Plibara trek, which is considered the 
toughest survival expedition open to civilians in the world; and

	WHEREAS, David was called the nation's leading desert 
survival instructor by Outside Magazine in 1999; his former 
clients included the United States Air Force, Army,
National Guard, Customs Service, and Coast Guard, as well 
as the National Parks Service, Outward Bound instructors, and 
Mexican and Australian park rangers; and

	WHEREAS, The widely published author of numerous magazine 
articles, David had also written a book, Desert Survival Skills, 
and he had recently completed shooting a desert survival segment 
for an upcoming television series, "The Worst Case Scenario"; and

	WHEREAS, Well known for his zest for life and his wry sense 
of humor, David was also a man of integrity, strength, and 
generosity, who gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his 
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those 
who knew him; and

	WHEREAS, David Alloway was a devoted father, son, and 
brother, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of David Alloway:  his  
beloved sons, Ian and Sean; his father, Dale Alloway; and 
his brothers and sisters-in-law, Dan and April Alloway and 
Stephen and Gloria Alloway; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 
so in memory of David Alloway.
                                                                           Madla




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 15, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate