78S40480 MDM-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 34 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Robert F. Buckner of Austin 
on March 12, 2004, at the age of 41, has brought a profound sense of 
loss to the family and many friends of this beloved man; and
	WHEREAS, Born on July 29, 1962, in Lovington, New Mexico, to 
proud parents, Cecil F. and Elma Hernandez Buckner, he relocated to 
West Texas with his family as a child and graduated from Ozona High 
School with the Class of 1980; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Buckner earned a degree from Sul Ross State 
University in Alpine before moving to Dallas for a time, and for the 
past 12 years, he had called Austin home; a favorite among his 
colleagues, he was employed with TEK Systems as a software engineer 
at IBM, and he took great pride in his work; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his lifetime, Robert Buckner's engaging 
personality, irrepressible smile, and ready laugh brought joy to a 
wide circle of loved ones, and his kindness to others and zest for 
life will long be remembered in the hearts of those fortunate enough 
to have known him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, pay tribute to the life of Robert 
F. Buckner and that deepest sympathy be extended to his parents, 
Cecil F. and Elma Hernandez Buckner; to his sister, Sherri A. Goree; 
to his brother, Kelly Buckner; to his godparents, Lionel and Concha 
Ramos; to his uncles, aunt, nieces, and nephew; and to all who mourn 
the passing of this fine Texan; 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 Robert F. 
Buckner.