81R2840 MDM-D

By: Hilderbran H.R. No. 72

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The passing of David Van Bibber of San Antonio on July 13, 2008, at the age of 88, has deeply saddened all those who were fortunate enough to know him; and

WHEREAS, Born on November 15, 1919, Mr. Van Bibber grew up in Houston; he was a U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient who had lived in San Antonio since his discharge from the military in 1946; and

WHEREAS, He was employed at Randolph Air Force Base with Base Engineers until he retired from the U.S. government in 1978, when he established and operated a heating and air conditioning business; and

WHEREAS, This beloved husband, father, and grandfather served his fellow congregants at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church as an usher and attended the Kum Doubler Sunday school class; he enjoyed traveling with his wife, Teddy, as well as hunting and shooting sports; and

WHEREAS, David Van Bibber enriched the lives of others through his ability to entertain them with his engaging sense of humor, and he will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of his family and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of David Van Bibber and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife of 61 years, Maria Theresa "Teddy" Van Bibber; to his daughter, Cindy Murray, and her husband, Tom; to his grandchildren, Brian Murray and Kathryn Morris and her husband, Alan; to his nephew and nieces, James Van Bibber, Diana Blackshear, Susan Holland, Debra Van Bibber, Sylvia Van Bibber, Doris Ellis, and Donna Van Bibber; to his brother, Robert Van Bibber; 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 David Van Bibber.