78S41282 JNC-D

By:  Martinez Fischer                                             H.R. No. 230



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The San Antonio community has suffered a profound 
loss with the passing of committed advocate and community leader 
Herschel "Herky" Bernard on April 28, 2004, at the age of 77; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Bernard was born and raised in 
the Alamo City; he graduated from Jefferson High School and worked 
hard to put himself through the University of Wisconsin before 
going on to earn a law degree from The University of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman held a private practice in 
business and tax law, where he served his clients with the utmost 
distinction; in addition, he was a key figure in the Bexar County 
Democratic Coalition, and used his many talents in support of 
coalition-backed candidates; and
	WHEREAS, With a fiery spirit fueled by love, charity, and an 
unerring sense of fairness, Mr. Bernard devoted his life to helping 
the underprivileged and underrepresented achieve justice, freedom, 
and equality; as a young man, he helped to integrate Joske's 
restaurants, and the bold advocacy he displayed throughout his life 
was motivated by moral obligation, rather than personal gain; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Bernard was highly regarded by his community as 
a mentor, and countless people claimed him as a dear friend; he 
served as a shining example of benevolence, charity, and activism, 
and his legacy of achievements will not soon be forgotten; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay special tribute to the 
life of Herschel "Herky" Bernard and extend deepest sympathy to his 
family: to his wife, Loretta; to his sons, Michael and Jeremy; to 
his grandchildren, Samuel and Sophia; to his sisters, Gerta Katz 
and Sylvia Thompson; and to the other relatives and many friends of 
this beloved gentleman; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Herschel 
Bernard.