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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1018


In Memory

of

Herbert William Vilim


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Herbert William Vilim, who 
died May 7, 2003, at the age of 83; and

	WHEREAS, Herbert Vilim was born April 5, 1920, in 
Chicago, Illinois, to Herbert and Loretta Stapleton Vilim; he 
earned his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Saint Joseph's 
College in Rensselaer, Indiana, and a master's degree in education
from Our Lady of the Lake University; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Vilim served in the United States Army during 
World War II and was retired after many years of teaching and 
working in insurance sales; founder of the Herb Vilim Insurance 
Agency, his career also included serving as a district manager 
for American United Life Insurance Company and as a speech 
instructor in the Saint Mary's University Adult Education 
Department; and

	WHEREAS, A well-known civic leader, he was a member of the 
Catholic Interracial Council, the Toastmasters Club, Meals on 
Wheels, and the Bexar County Czech Heritage Society; he was a 
Republican Party precinct chairman for over 25 years; and

	WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Herb Vilim was guided by 
his profound faith; a devout Christian, he attended Mass daily, 
and he was a member of the Order of the Alhambra, the Oblate 
Associates, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of 
Jerusalem, and the San Antonio Liederkranz; and

	WHEREAS, Herb had a generous spirit and an Irish gift of 
gab that enriched the lives of everyone he met; noted for his 
friendliness and engaging personality, Herb was also a kind and 
gentle man who 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, Herb Vilim lived his life to the fullest and 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 Herbert William Vilim:  his wife of 52 years, 
Aileen Vanderhider Vilim; his children, Patrick, Loretta, Margaret,
Mary Ann, Michael, and Jeanne Vilim and Kathleen Vilim DaGroomes, 


and her husband, Thomaz; his two grandchildren, Ashley and 
Jacqueline Artis; and his sister, Jeanne Fansher; and, be it 
further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for 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 Herbert William Vilim.
                                                                       Wentworth




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 30, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate