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78R11711 MW-D
By: Bohac H.R. No. 953
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of James G. Kmiecik of
Houston were deeply saddened by the passing of this esteemed
gentleman on April 2, 2003, at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kmiecik was born on March 30, 1925, in Detroit,
Michigan, and moved to Houston when he was six months old; he
graduated with the John H. Reagan High School Class of 1942 and
attended Rice University on a naval ROTC scholarship; in June 1945
he received a degree in mechanical engineering and was commissioned
an ensign in the U.S. Navy; and
WHEREAS, During the final months of World War II, Mr. Kmiecik
served valiantly in the Pacific theater on board the aircraft
carrier USS Saratoga; he returned to Houston after the war and in
1956 earned a bachelor of laws degree from South Texas College of
Law; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kmiecik was married for more than 52 years to the
love of his life, Ada Katheryn McTernan, and their union was filled
with many happy times and cherished family memories; and
WHEREAS, Though Mr. Kmiecik is profoundly missed, his spirit
will continue to live in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough
to share his love and friendship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James G. Kmiecik and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Ada Kmiecik; to his children, Gary, Kathi, Randy, and Nancy; to his
sons-in-law, Van Salley and Curtis Morgan; to his daughter-in-law,
Cathline Kmiecik; to his grandchildren, Kelsey, John, and Cathrine
Kmiecik, James Morgan, and Edlow Collins; to his great-grandson,
Riley; to his aunt, Gola Slott; 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 James G.
Kmiecik.