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                                                                  H.R. No. 2025



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Frank Cyril Kohoutek of Austin on 
July 9, 2002, at the age of 62, saddened his family and many 
friends, but offers an apt opportunity to reflect on a life well 
lived; and
	WHEREAS, He was born to Cyril and Margaret Kohoutek, who 
immigrated from Czechoslovakia to Texas through Galveston; they 
raised their son in Jarrell and taught him to be proud of his Czech 
heritage; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Kohoutek served for four years in the U.S. Navy, 
and he participated in the naval blockade that occurred during the 
Cuban Missile Crisis before returning to Texas, where he married 
Annette Mikolaj in 1964; and
	WHEREAS, His great gifts as an engineer found expression in 
his 37-year career with Huntsman Chemical and in the several 
patents that he was instrumental in developing; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Mr. Kohoutek drew strength and 
sustenance from his deeply held faith, and he was a vital and valued 
member of St. Louis Catholic Church, lending his time and talents to 
the St. Louis Men's Club, the Liturgy Committee, and the Parish 
Council, serving as an adult sponsor for the Catholic Youth 
Organization, and participating with several offices for the 
Diocese of Austin; and
	WHEREAS, A well-rounded individual, Mr. Kohoutek also 
pursued a rich variety of pastimes, and his interests included 
carpentry, oil painting, astronomy, golf, fishing, and travel; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Kohoutek's great faith, generosity of spirit, 
and love of life inspired all who knew him, and his spirit lives on 
in their hearts; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pena has justly recognized 
Frank Cyril Kohoutek by passing this resolution in his memory 
during the Regular Session of the 79th Texas Legislature; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Frank Cyril Kohoutek 
and extend sincere sympathy to his family: to his wife, Annette 
Kohoutek; to his daughter, Michelle Kohoutek-Pena, her husband, 
Mark Pena, and their children, Gabriel, Luke, Isabelle, Juliette, 
Anna, and Esteban Pena; to his son, Christian Kohoutek, and his 
wife, Cade; to his sisters, Mary Tschoerner, Frances Dyer, and 
Martha Browning; and to his other family members and many 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 Frank 
Cyril Kohoutek.

                                                                            Pena

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2025 was adopted by the House on May 
26, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House