SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 107


In Memory

of

Herschel Bernard

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Herschel "Herky" Bernard, 
who died on April 28, 2004, at the age of 77; and
	WHEREAS, Herky Bernard was a lawyer, a civil rights activist, 
and a skilled behind-the-scenes strategist for the liberal wing of 
the Democratic Party throughout his long career; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Bernard graduated from Jefferson High School in 
San Antonio, and he served in the chemical warfare division of the 
coast artillery in World War II; he earned degrees in economics and 
political science from the University of Wisconsin, and he studied 
law at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law; admitted to 
the State Bar of Texas in 1951, he was a business and tax lawyer in 
solo practice; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply committed to giving voice to the voiceless, 
Herky provided pro bono services to Communities Organized for 
Public Service, and he helped blacks seeking to integrate public 
facilities in San Antonio through nonviolent means; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Bernard worked quietly to promote progressive 
causes, and he played a key role in the Bexar County Democratic 
Coalition, a number of whose candidates were elected to public 
office in Bexar County in the mid-1960s; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his life, he worked with people from 
different walks of life, cultures, and faith traditions for the 
betterment of the community; and

	WHEREAS, Herschel Bernard was a devoted husband, father, 
and grandfather, 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, 4th Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Herschel Bernard:  his 
wife, Loretta; his sons, Jeremy and Michael Bernard; his sisters, 
Gerta Katz and Sylvia Thompson; and his two grandchildren; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of 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 Herschel Bernard.
                                                                    Van de Putte




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 6, 2004, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate