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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1043


In Memory

of

Melvin Lachman


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of community leader and 
businessman Melvin Lachman, who died April 7, 2005, at the age 
of 86; and

	WHEREAS, Melvin was born in San Antonio on April 25, 1918, 
to Martin and Freida Karotkin Lachman; he graduated from Thomas 
Jefferson High School and The University of Texas at Austin; and

	WHEREAS, After serving as an officer in the United States 
Army during World War II, he returned to San Antonio and cofounded
Lachman-Rose Company, which became the largest toy distributor 
in the Southwest; the company was sold in 1971, and he briefly 
retired but soon returned to the business world as vice president 
for the Quincy Lee Company, where he was known for mentoring many 
young people; and

	WHEREAS, Melvin participated in numerous civic activities 
and served on the board of directors of Saint Luke's Hospital, 
the Jewish Community Center, the Texas Research and Technology 
Foundation, the Cancer Therapy and Research Center, and the 
Anytown, Texas Youth Camp; and

	WHEREAS, In 1991, he was honored by the National Conference
of Christians and Jews for his dedication to humanitarian service,
and he was recognized with Israel's 40th anniversary award for 
his work in the Jewish community; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Melvin Lachman was admired and respected by all who knew him, and
he will long be remembered for his wisdom, warmth, and valued 
counsel; and

	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by 
his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Melvin Lachman:  his wife of 27 years, Judith Lachman; 
his daughters, Lynne Penner and Andrea Lachman; his sister, 
Elaine Frank; his brother, Sid Lachman; his grandchildren, 
Matthew Penner and Melanie and Andrew Weinberg; and his 
stepchildren, Vicki Pitluk and Barry Pitluk; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
in memory of Melvin Lachman.
                                                                       Wentworth




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 27, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate