79S10709 BJM-D

By:  Howard                                                       H.R. No. 215



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Gene Dinges of Houston on June 9, 
2005, at the age of 71, has brought a profoundly felt loss to the 
family and friends of this esteemed Texan; and
	WHEREAS, Born on October 3, 1933, to Dillard and Dottie 
Dinges, Mr. Dinges graduated from Missouri City High School and 
attended Wharton County Junior College and Stephen F. Austin State 
University, where he completed his master's degree; and
	WHEREAS, A longtime employee of Federal Tank Company who 
became the company's president, he was also a well-known rancher in 
the Fort Bend County area, where he had raised cattle since he was 
in the fifth grade; additionally he had been a coach, ably serving 
Center and Lufkin High Schools and Stephen F. Austin State 
University; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Dinges further distinguished himself through 
his involvement with a number of organizations; a life member of the 
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the Fort Bend County Fair 
Association, he also gave of his time and talents to the Texas and 
Southwestern Cattleman's Association, Charolais Breeders 
Association, Stephen F. Austin State University Alumni and 
Letterman Associations, Wharton County Junior College Alumni and 
Letterman Associations, and Salt Grass Trail Riders Association; in 
addition, he was a buyer for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, 
Fort Bend County Fair Association, Brazoria County Fair 
Association, and the Needville FFA Show; and
	WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Gene Dinges 
will remember his devotion to his family as well as the kindness and 
wisdom he generously shared; although he will be sorely missed, he 
leaves behind a legacy to treasure for those who held him dear; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Gene Dinges and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his 
family: to his wife of 50 years, Sue Dinges; to his sons, Ron Dinges 
and his wife, Theresa, Don Dinges and his wife, Jeanne, Mike Dinges, 
and Bud Dinges; to his grandchildren, Kaleigh, Ashley, Alexandra, 
and Dillon Dinges; to his brothers, Dillard and Kenneth Dinges; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Gene 
Dinges.