79R11287 MDM-D

By:  Dunnam                                                       H.R. No. 1018



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Family and friends deeply mourn the untimely passing 
of Michael Stanislav of Waco on March 21, 2005, at the age of 51; and
	WHEREAS, Born on March 22, 1953, in Waco, he was an alumnus of 
West High School and pursued his higher education at Hill College, 
Texas A&M University, and Stephen F. Austin State University, where 
he completed a bachelor's degree in business administration; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Stanislav was most recently employed in sales 
with Dealers Electrical Supply Company and had previously worked 
for ATCO International, Solar King, Watson Electric, and K&E 
Electric; and
	WHEREAS, He married the love of his life, Karen Marak, on 
February 12, 1977, in Abbott, and with her enjoyed an enduring union 
that was blessed with two sons, Scott and Kyle; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Stanislav took great pride in his sons and their 
accomplishments, cheering them on at their games and coaching 
baseball, his favorite sport, for the Lake Air Little League, the 
Lacy Lakeview Little League, and West Youth Baseball; he further 
contributed to his community through his membership in the Knights 
of Columbus of West, KJT No. 31, and St. Louis Catholic Church; in 
his leisure time, Mr. Stanislav enjoyed dogs and was an avid viewer 
of the History Channel; and
	WHEREAS, Michael Stanislav brought joy to countless people 
during his lifetime, and he will long be fondly remembered in their 
hearts; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life and accomplishments of 
Michael Stanislav and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 
family: to his wife, Karen Stanislav; to his sons, Scott and Kyle 
Stanislav; to his parents, Jerry and Estelle Stanislav; to his 
mother-in-law, Agnes Marak; to his siblings and their spouses, 
Jerry Wayne and Tina Stanislav and Jeanie and Jim Maguire; to his 
brother-in-law, Ronnie Marak, and his wife, Karen, and his 
sister-in-law, Diane Kallus, and her husband, Stephen; 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 Michael 
Stanislav.