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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 500


In Memory

of

Kurt A.J. Monier


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Kurt A.J. Monier,
who died March 7, 2003, at the age of 88; and

	WHEREAS, Kurt Monier earned a bachelor's degree in 
mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University in 1935 and 
served with the United States Army Corps of Engineers during 
World War II; he served also during the Korean War and retired 
as a colonel in the Army Reserve; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Monier was associated with the mechanical 
contracting firm of A.J. Monier & Company, Incorporated; he 
became manager of the partnership and president of the corporation
in 1946 and assumed the position of chairman of the board in 1977; 
and

	WHEREAS, A highly regarded leader in his field, Kurt Monier 
was a life member and a Fellow of the American Society of Heating, 
Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers and was past 
president of the local chapter; he had also served as president 
of the Builders Exchange of Texas, the Mechanical Contractors 
Association of America, the National Environmental Balancing 
Bureau, the Associated Plumbing and Heating Contractors of 
San Antonio, and several other professional organizations; in 
1969, he was named Engineer of the Year by the Bexar Chapter of 
the Texas Society of Professional Engineers; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Mr. Monier was respected 
in the community for his involvement with numerous civic, 
charitable, and fraternal groups, including the Masons, Kiwanis 
Club, and Good Government League; he was past president of the 
board of trustees of Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital and 
chairman of the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army; and

	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Monier was a member of 
Trinity Episcopal Church, where he served on the vestry and as 
a warden; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Kurt Monier gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his 
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by 
those who knew him; and

	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, 
and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by 
his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Kurt A.J. Monier:  his wife, Ann B. Monier; 
his daughter, Martha Monier Steves; his son, William Kurt Monier, 
and his wife, Phyllis; his grandchildren, Albert Steves V, 
Frances Steves Calgaard, Kurt Monier Steves, and Wesley Shay Monier;
and his three great-grandchildren; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Kurt A.J. Monier.
                                                                       Wentworth




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 2, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate