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78R6132 JH-D

By:  Hilderbran                                                   H.R. No. 392



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Residents of Kerrville lost a beloved neighbor, 
friend, and community leader with the passing of Roland Philip 
"Jack" Fournier on October 24, 2000, at the age of 96; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Ware, Massachusetts, Mr. Fournier was 
born on November 23, 1903; he married the former Dorothy Perkins 
Doran on February 11, 1968, and the couple enjoyed a happy and 
rewarding marriage; and
	WHEREAS, After attending Johns Hopkins University, he 
embarked on a career with the United States Army in 1919, serving in 
various posts throughout the United States and around the world; 
his last assignment was at Army Chemical Center in Maryland, where 
he served as an executive officer until his retirement in 1962; 
during his time in the military, this retired colonel garnered a 
host of accolades, including the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf 
Cluster; and
	WHEREAS, Known throughout the community as "Mr. Kerrville," 
Mr. Fournier gave generously of his time and talents in support of 
numerous area organizations; among those who benefited from his 
membership were the Havre de Grace Maryland Lodge of Elks, No. 1564, 
Kerrville Elks Lodge No. 2081, Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, 
Inc., Knights of Columbus No. 1492, Kerrville Kiwanis Club, 
Chemical Corps Association, Hill Country Preservation Society, 
Inc., and the Cowboy Artists of America Museum; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman was also a valued member of 
the Notre Dame Catholic Church and the Kerrville Chamber of 
Commerce and was a recipient of the Presidential Citation in 1987; 
in addition, the Ambassador of the Year Award was changed to the 
Jack Fournier Ambassador of the Year Award in his honor; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Fournier was a man of integrity, accomplishment, 
and dedication, and while he has been greatly missed, his memory 
lives on in the hearts and minds of the many people whose lives he 
touched; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Roland Philip 
"Jack" Fournier and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 
family: to his wife, Dorothy; to his daughter and son-in-law, 
Evelyn and Mike Hickey; to his grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren; 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 House of Representatives 
adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Roland P. "Jack" Fournier.