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H.R. No. 175
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, With the passing of the Honorable Thomas Anthony
Korioth on May 29, 2004, at the age of 71, the State of Texas lost a
remarkable man, one who made a profound difference in the world
around him; and
WHEREAS, A native of Sherman and a graduate of St. Edward's
University and The University of Texas School of Law, Mr. Korioth
was a champion of civil rights, a bold advocate for those in need,
and a lover of life in all its diversity; over the course of his
illustrious career, he served with the utmost distinction as a
legislator in the Texas House of Representatives from 1957 to 1961,
as assistant counsel to the United States Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, and as a member of the Texas Industrial
Accident Board; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Korioth fought wholeheartedly in behalf of the
disenfranchised, never backing down from a challenge in his
lifelong pursuit of social justice; he helped to ensure the "one
man, one vote" policy for all Texans, and as chairman of the
Governor's Task Force on Farm Workers' Compensation, he was key to
gaining precedent-setting compensation coverage for farm workers;
and
WHEREAS, A prolific speaker and author, Mr. Korioth wrote A
Guide to Texas Workers' Compensation and Digest of Workers'
Compensation Law, and coauthored the Texas Workers' Compensation
Desk Book; in addition, he served as general counsel to the Texas
Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool and counsel to Walker,
Bright and Lewis, P.C.; and
WHEREAS, Highly regarded as a mentor, Mr. Korioth was claimed
as a dear friend by countless people; a teacher in every sense, he
served as a shining example of benevolence, charity, and activism,
and by touching the lives of so many, he has ensured that his life's
work will persevere; and
WHEREAS, Courageous and passionate, Tony Korioth was a
trusted advocate for change, and although he will be deeply missed,
his memory will live on in the hearts of all who were privileged to
know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Thomas
Anthony Korioth and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his
family: to his wife, Claire; to his children, Tommy, William, John,
and Ann; and to all those who mourn the passing of this beloved
gentleman; 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 Thomas
Anthony Korioth.
Baxter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 175 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 27, 2005.
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Chief Clerk of the House