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79R3961 MDM-D

By:  Bohac                                                        H.R. No. 144



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Harold Alvin Urban died on March 3, 2004, and as the 
first anniversary of his passing approaches, he is fondly 
remembered by those who shared his friendship and affection; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Houston and a resident of that city for 
most of his life, Mr. Urban was born there on July 24, 1932, and 
graduated as a young man from Jeff Davis Senior High School; he 
retired in 1993, having worked for more than three decades with 
McClelland Engineers; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Urban and his wife, the former Theresa Bohack, 
enjoyed nearly a half-century of marriage, and their union was 
blessed with four treasured sons and seven cherished grandchildren; 
and
	WHEREAS, An inspiring model of civic engagement, Mr. Urban 
served as a grand juror, attended the Houston Citizens Police 
Academy, and directed the Forest Pines Citizens on Patrol program; 
he also served on the board of the Forest Pines Civic Club, the 
board of the Positive Interaction Program (PIP), an initiative of 
the Houston Police Department (HPD), and the advisory board of the 
Houston Police Near North Store Front; and
	WHEREAS, This valued citizen was named Neighbor of the Year 
in 1999 and received a certificate of appreciation from the HPD 
North Division Senior Citizens PIP in 1996; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Urban was devoted to his family, his faith, and 
his community, and he will long be missed by all those whose hearts 
he touched; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life and accomplishments of 
Harold Alvin Urban and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his 
family: to his wife of 49 years, Theresa Bohack Urban; to his sons 
and daughters-in-law, Gary and Catharine Urban, Mark Urban, Bruce 
and Maureen Urban, and Glenn and Linda Urban; to his grandchildren; 
and to his other relatives and 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 Harold 
Alvin Urban.