78R17403 MDM-D

By:  Hilderbran                                                   H.R. No. 1586



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Arthur "Art" Lorfing of Kerrville on 
May 10, 2003, at the age of 84, has deeply saddened the family and 
many friends of this beloved man; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, he was born on September 15, 1918, in 
Hackberry, to Philip and Barbara Lorfing; he served his country 
with distinction as a member of the United States Coast Guard from 
1941 to 1945; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Lorfing and Johnnye L. Kinchloe exchanged 
wedding vows on May 11, 1947, in Hallettsville; the couple enjoyed a 
close and enduring relationship and Mr. Lorfing cherished his 
family that today includes a son, two grandchildren, and two 
great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his fine career with Conoco in 
Denver, Colorado, Mr. Lorfing served as manager of the lands and 
minerals department, until his retirement in 1978; and
	WHEREAS, He contributed to the betterment of his community 
through his many civic endeavors; this generous individual served 
as a volunteer with the VA chaplain service and the American Heart 
Association and was a 10-year Republican party chairman; moreover, 
he was a valued congregant of Zion Lutheran Church and worked with 
the students of Starkey Elementary School as a mentor; and
	WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share the friendship of 
Mr. Lorfing will long miss his presence, and he will be remembered 
with great affection and admiration for many years to come; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Arthur "Art" Lorfing 
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his 
wife, Johnnye L. Lorfing; to his son, Larry Lorfing, and his wife, 
Nancy; to his grandchildren, Don Lorfing, and his wife, Amy, and 
Scott Lorfing; to his great-grandchildren, Tristen and Kyrie 
Lorfing; to his sisters, Willie Werner and Adele Opela; to his 
brother, John Lorfing; and to all those who mourn the passing of 
this esteemed man; 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 Arthur 
Lorfing.