79R3121 JNC-D

By:  Hodge                                                        H.R. No. 48 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times, loving 
moments, and meaningful accomplishments may console and comfort the 
family and friends of Stuart M. DeLuca of Austin, who passed from 
this life on January 5, 2005, at the age of 62; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Chicago on October 25, 1942, Mr. DeLuca 
graduated from Calume High School, where he met his future wife, 
Joan Baker; he went on to earn a bachelor's degree in fine arts from 
Illinois Wesleyan University and a master's degree in fine arts 
from The University of Texas at Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. DeLuca was a writer by trade, a humanitarian at 
heart; he authored a host of textbooks, several screenplays, and 
The Book of Principles, based on his religious, ethical, and moral 
beliefs, but perhaps his greatest contributions came through his 
dedicated service in behalf of others; and
	WHEREAS, In 1996, he joined with his brother, Sheldon, to 
found the Texas Inmate Families Association (TIFA), a group that 
aims to serve, promote, and protect the interests of the families of 
persons convicted of serious crimes in Texas; this commendable 
organization also works to address criminal justice system reform 
and foster more effective rehabilitation of offenders, to the 
benefit of all; and
	WHEREAS, He also lent his time and talents to serving as chair 
of the board of directors of the fund-raising federation, Another 
Way Texas Shares, as president of his REACT team and editor of the 
bimonthly magazine REACT International, and as secretary of the 
local unit of the Texas State Association of Parliamentarians; and
	WHEREAS, Stuart DeLuca was a caring and compassionate man who 
was a source of joy and inspiration to a great many people; though 
his presence will be deeply missed, he leaves behind a legacy of 
altruistic service that will have a lasting and profound impact on 
the lives of countless Texans; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Stuart M. DeLuca and 
extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife, 
Joan DeLuca; to his son, David DeLuca, and his wife, Kim; to his 
daughter, Patty Byars, and her husband, Larry; to his 
grandchildren, Millicent and Christopher DeLuca and Trevor and 
Cassidy Byars; to his mother, June DeLuca; to his brothers, Sheldon 
DeLuca, Paul DeLuca, Brian DeLuca, and his wife, Priscilla, and 
Christopher DeLuca and his wife, Sandra; to his mother-in-law, 
Bertha Baker; to his brother-in-law, Richard Baker, and his wife, 
Pat; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Stuart 
M. DeLuca.