H.R. No. 1738
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
  passing of Gervais William Straker, Sr., of Houston on July 28,
  2012, at the age of 91; and
         WHEREAS, A Houston native, Gervais Straker was born on
  January 31, 1921, to Rose and Emil Straker; he enjoyed a successful
  career with Conoco Oil Company, and he retired after 45 years of
  dedicated service; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Straker enjoyed the
  support of his wife, Martha Jane, who predeceased him; he was
  blessed with four children, Linda, Gervais, Paul, and Patrick, and
  over the passing years, he took great joy in welcoming into his
  family nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Gervais Straker treasured the time he spent in the
  company of his family and friends, and those he leaves behind will
  in turn cherish their memories of this kind and caring man; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gervais William
  Straker, Sr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
  family: to his children, Linda Scarborough and her husband, Alan,
  Gervais Straker, Jr., and his wife, Joni, Paul Straker and his wife,
  Shawn, and Patrick Straker and his wife, Janice; to his
  grandchildren, Kenneth Farguson, Justin Straker and his wife, Jeri,
  Erin Arthur and her husband, Tristan, Pamela, Elizabeth, Zoe, and
  Jake Straker, and Charley and Sarah Bridges; to his
  great-grandchildren, Dylan Farguson, William and Madysin Straker,
  and Lucas Arthur; and to his many 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 Gervais
  William Straker, Sr.
 
  Bohac
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1738 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on May 1, 2013.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House