H.C.R. No. 190



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Floyd Weger, an esteemed resident of Paris, passed 
away on November 13, 2003, at the age of 90, leaving behind many 
happy memories for those who were privileged to share in the life of 
this vibrant member of the community; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Colbert, Oklahoma, Mr. Weger attended 
Southeastern State College in Durant and studied trombone at 
Colorado State University, receiving a master's degree; in 1941, 
after completing his studies at the Julliard School of Music in New 
York, he came to Paris with his wife, Irene, who preceded him in 
death; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Weger conducted Paris school bands until his 
retirement in 1978, excluding three years of service in the U.S. Air 
Force during World War II, and he continued to serve the community 
as director of the Paris Municipal Band until 2000; during his 
tenure with the Paris school system, he guided his bands to some 50 
superior ratings in UIL and Tri-States Festival competitions; and
	WHEREAS, Numerous other honors and awards were lavished on 
Mr. Weger's bands, including an invitation to play at the 1962 
Mideast Bandmasters Association meeting in Pittsburgh and 
selection as the guest honor band at the 1964 Four-States 
Bandmasters Association meeting in Texarkana; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Weger twice chaired the regional UIL competition 
and also conducted several notable music clinics at the former East 
Texas State University and Stephen F. Austin State University; he 
was a member of the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce and a former 
Rotarian, and his community endeavors helped to earn him the 1949 
Distinguished Service Award from the Paris Jaycees; and
	WHEREAS, In 1973, Paris ISD officials named the high school's 
music building the Weger Fine Arts Building, a fitting tribute to 
the couple's many years as music teachers in the Paris area; and
	WHEREAS, Twenty years later, Mr. Weger and his wife were 
selected by the Paris Education Foundation to receive the "I Love 
Paris" gala award; more than $60,000 was raised in the name of this 
remarkable couple for the establishment of the Floyd and Irene 
Weger Scholarship Fund; moreover, the Wegers were honored that day 
with a mayoral proclamation announcing Floyd and Irene Weger Day in 
Paris; and
	WHEREAS, Floyd Weger was a man of great talent, dedication, 
and community spirit, and although his passing has left a void in 
the lives of all who knew and loved him, his legacy will remain 
strong for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby pay tribute to the life of Floyd Weger and extend deepest 
sympathy to his children, Jean Ann Larson and Steve Weger, and to 
his other relatives, his many friends, and his numerous former 
students; 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 
Floyd Weger.

                                                                           Homer



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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 190 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 27, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 190 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the Senate on May 29, 2005.

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                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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