SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 882


In Memory

of

George Kozmetsky


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Dr. George Kozmetsky, 
who died April 30, 2003, at the age of 85; and
	WHEREAS, George Kozmetsky was born in Seattle, Washington, 
on October 5, 1917, to George and Nadya Omelanitz Kozmetsky; he 
earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington 
in 1937 and a master's degree in business administration from 
Harvard University in 1947; he later returned to Harvard and 
earned a doctorate in commercial science in 1957; and
	WHEREAS, George Kozmetsky served his country as an Army 
medical corps officer during World War II and was awarded a 
Bronze Star, a Silver Star, and a Purple Heart; and
	WHEREAS, One of the most innovative businessmen in the 
nation, Dr. Kozmetsky cofounded Teledyne, Incorporated, a 
defense electronics company, in 1960; the corporation grew into 
an amalgam of 130 companies that produced a broad spectrum of 
products, including sophisticated electronics, engine tools, 
stereo speakers, and seismic systems to monitor earthquakes; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Kozmetsky served as dean of the College and 
Graduate School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin 
for 16 years; assisted by the university, he established the IC2
Institute, which operates the Austin Technology Incubator and 
the Clean Energy Incubator and sponsors research around the world 
on economic and technology issues; he also served as the executive
associate for economic affairs for The University of Texas System;
and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Kozmetsky was the coauthor of Modern American 
Capitalism, Global Economic Competition, and Zero Time; and
	WHEREAS, A noted philanthropist, Dr. Kozmetsky created the 
RGK Foundation with his wife, Ronya, in 1966; the foundation has 
distributed millions of dollars to hundreds of not-for-profit 
corporations in Texas and elsewhere and has supported a wide 
range of projects, such as mathematics and science education 
programs in California and housing for hurricane victims in 
Honduras; George and Ronya also gave generously to Austin art 
and civic organizations and to The University of Texas at Austin 
and Saint Edward's University, and they recently funded joint 
research at The University of Texas and Stanford University into 
technology and global prosperity; and
	WHEREAS, A visionary who considered education a prime 
force in moving society forward, George Kozmetsky brought wide 
understanding and expertise to the collaboration between 
educational institutions, government, and businesses to spur 
technological growth; he was awarded the National Medal of 
Technology Award by President Clinton in 1993; and
	WHEREAS, George Kozmetsky lent his wealth of knowledge to  
numerous corporate boards, including Gulf Oil, La Quinta, 
Heizer, Incorporated, and Dell Corporation; he also served on 
state and federal task forces, commissions, and policy boards and 
regularly provided special testimony on business and technology 
issues to state and federal legislators; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, 
George Kozmetsky 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 George Kozmetsky:  his wife, Ronya; his 
daughter, Nadya Scott; his son and daughter-in-law, Gregory 
and Cindy Kozmetsky; and his seven grandchildren and four 
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 George Kozmetsky.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 15, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate