79S10960 JTR-D

By:  Craddick                                                   H.C.R. No. 23 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Ralph H. Viney of Midland 
were greatly saddened by his death on June 30, 2005, at the age of 
82, and we join them in mourning his passing; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Alberta, Canada, Mr. Viney served in the 
Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II before coming to the 
United States to study; and
	WHEREAS, This accomplished professional's great love of 
learning was reflected in his lifelong pursuit of academic 
excellence, and after receiving a bachelor's degree in petroleum 
refining from Tulsa University in 1948, he went on to earn an MBA 
from Texas Christian University in 1960 and an associate's degree 
in environmental engineering from Midland College in 1998; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Viney worked as an engineer in Texas City, 
Houston, Fort Worth, and Paterson, New Jersey, before settling in 
Midland in 1961 to establish himself as an independent engineering 
consultant and oil and gas operator, and since that time he had been 
a valued member of the community; and
	WHEREAS, An avid musician, he delighted friends and family 
with his piano and accordion playing, and gave generously of his 
talent in his role as music master for the Rotary Club of Midland; 
and
	WHEREAS, Although Ralph Viney will long be missed, this 
esteemed man leaves behind a legacy to treasure for those who held 
him dear; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Ralph H. Viney 
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his 
children and their spouses, Norma and Bill Burke, Shelton and JoAnn 
Viney, Rhonda and Mark Henry, Sid and Steve Holden, and Scott and 
Stacey Viney; to his stepsons, Tony and Steve Young; to his 
grandchildren, Reagan, Marshall, Landon, Derek, Scott, Tanner, 
Trevor, Taylor, Brad, Brandi, Allison, Joseph, and Nicholas; to his 
brother, Paul Viney; to his sister, Norma Gray; 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of 
Ralph H. Viney.