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79R2465 JNC-D

By:  Baxter                                                       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.