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78R11888 MW-D

By:  Cook of Colorado                                             H.R. No. 791



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of John Anton Hajovsky on November 15, 
2002, at the age of 95, deeply saddened the family and friends of 
this esteemed banker and longtime Weimar resident; and
	WHEREAS, Born on June 1, 1907, in Holman, Mr. Hajovsky began 
his more than 75 years with Hill Bank and Trust Company on March 17, 
1935, as a bookkeeper; rising through the ranks of assistant 
cashier, cashier, vice president, and director, he became president 
of the bank in 1959; Mr. Hajovsky remained president of Hill Bank 
and Trust for more than 30 years, and upon his retirement   in 1989, 
he received the distinguished title of president emeritus and 
continued to make daily visits to the bank for many years; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hajovsky was a generous benefactor of the 
Colorado Fayette  Medical Center, the Parkview Manor Nursing Home, 
the Weimar Fire Department, the Weimar Public Library, the Heritage 
Society Museum, and the local Boy and Girl Scout programs; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hajovsky married his wife of many years, Martha 
Hluchanek, on June 17, 1935; they were devoted members of St. 
Michael's Catholic Church and made important contributions to the 
church as well as St. Michael's School; the longest living member of 
the Weimar Knights of Columbus, Mr. Hajovsky was a dedicated member 
of the 4th degree who held the positions of recording secretary, 
financial secretary, and grand knight; in 1977, he received from 
Pope Paul VI the papal honor of Knight of St. Gregory the Great; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his lifetime, Mr. Hajovsky was deeply 
involved in his community; he was a 59-year member and Paul Harris 
Fellow of the Weimar Rotary Club and served as the organization's 
president; Mr. Hajovsky was also active in the Weimar Chamber of 
Commerce and the Weimar United Fund; and
	WHEREAS, Among his many honors, Mr. Hajovsky received the 
Weimar Masonic Lodge No. 423's Community Builder Award, the highest 
accolade that the Masons can bestow on a nonmember; the City of 
Weimar also recognized him as cogrand marshal of the Gedenke 125 
Parade, and he was an honorary member of the Weimar Fire Department; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hajovsky was an extraordinary man whose generous 
gifts touched people of all ages and whose warm smile and handshake 
will truly be missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of John Anton 
Hajovsky and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  
to his sisters, Georgia Seifert and Lilie Kennedy and her husband, 
J. P.; to his sisters-in-law, Tuttie Hajovsky, Thelma Hajovsky, 
Dorothy Hajovsky, and Edna Neumeyer; to his nieces and nephews; 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 Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John Anton 
Hajovsky.