SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 539

In Memory

of

H. Kyle Seale

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of San Antonio and Helotes in mourning the loss of H. Kyle Seale, who died February 26, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Kyle Seale was born on January 1, 1924, in Nacogdoches, Texas; he moved with his parents to San Antonio in 1939 and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society, the debate club, and the Reserve Officers' Training Corps; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Seale was a sophomore at The University of Texas when Pearl Harbor was attacked; he volunteered to serve in the United States Army during World War II, and he graduated with an officer's commission; at the age of 20, he was on an unescorted troop ship making its way across the Pacific while dodging enemy submarines; he led a rifle platoon in the 41st Infantry Division through frontline combat in the Philippines, and he earned numerous medals, decorations, and citations, including the Infantry Combat Badge and a Bronze Star, for his leadership and his bravery; and

WHEREAS, He resumed his studies in 1946 and graduated with a degree from The University of Texas School of Law; he then returned to San Antonio and practiced real estate and oil and gas law, investing in real estate and subsequently limiting his law practice to his family holdings; and

WHEREAS, An active leader in his community, Mr. Seale supported many local organizations and served on numerous boards of directors, including the Salvation Army, the Cancer Therapy and Research Center, and The University of Texas at San Antonio Development Board; and

WHEREAS, A generous, wise, and highly respected gentleman, Kyle Seale enriched the lives of all who knew him with his love and compassion and his humor and kindness; 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, 82nd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of H. Kyle Seale: his wife, Billie G. Seale; his children, Daniel Seale, Kathleen Seale Withers, Carolyn Seale, Stephen Seale, Victoria Seale, and Marian Seale Freeland; his stepdaughters, Kristin Daniel and Kendra Clark; and his eight grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; 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 H. Kyle Seale. Wentworth

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 16, 2011, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate