78R4563 KMP-D

By:  Capelo                                                       H.R. No. 408



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The death of Berney Seal, one of Corpus Christi's 
most prominent civic leaders, on October 7, 2002, at the age of 74, 
brought a profoundly felt loss to the many friends, relatives, and 
other admirers of this esteemed Texan; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Seal, who served this nation in both World War II 
and the Korean War, earned his bachelor's degree in business 
administration from the University of Alabama in 1953; nine years 
later, he moved to Corpus Christi, where he built a thriving real 
estate firm, Berney Seal Co., Realtors, became an important and 
influential member of the local business community, and won 
election in 1980 to serve as president of the Corpus Christi Board 
of Realtors; and
	WHEREAS, This energetic and articulate businessman was also 
recognized as one of Corpus Christi's leading radio talk show 
hosts; he started his broadcasting career at KEYS-AM shortly after 
arriving in Texas, hosted shows on KCCT-AM and KTKY-FM, and was a 
contributing commentator for KDF-TV's "Second Opinion"; and
	WHEREAS, An ardent and tireless promoter of his adopted 
hometown, he gave generously of his time to serve on the board of 
directors of the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau; 
this organization greatly benefitted from Mr. Seal's vision, 
enthusiasm, and commitment to increasing tourism and to making the 
city a better place in which to live, work, and raise a family; and
	WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know Berney Seal will 
not soon forget the warmth, humor, and dedication he brought to each 
facet of his life, and, although his presence is gone from us now, 
his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all those whose 
lives he touched during his years on this earth; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Berney Seal and extend 
deepest sympathy to his wife, Gail Seal, and to his many other 
friends and relatives; 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 Berney 
Seal.