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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Rudolph Victor Darilek of Houston on September 8, 2016, |
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at the age of 94; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Ludmila and Herman Darilek, Rudy Darilek |
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was born in Shiner on December 7, 1921, and grew up in Moulton; he |
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ran at least three miles to Moulton High School every day, and he |
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sometimes raced home to the farm to do his chores before returning |
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to participate in basketball and other activities; and |
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WHEREAS, After graduation, Mr. Darilek hitched a ride to |
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Houston on an egg truck and joined the staff of JMH Supermarkets; he |
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met the love of his life, Celestine Veselka, during a Paul Jones |
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dance at the SPJST lodge, and they married on Thanksgiving Day in |
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1942; during World War II, he served his country in the Pacific |
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Theater as a member of the 5th Engine Overhaul Squadron, 27th Air |
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Depot Group in the U.S. Army Air Corps; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Darilek returned to the grocery business, |
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becoming an owner of JMH No. 5 in the West University neighborhood, |
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and he was affiliated with the company for 67 years before his |
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retirement; while running the store, he continued to farm and ranch |
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on the family homestead in the Bauersville area; he was devoted to |
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his nine children, Rose, Jo Ann, Henry, Cora, Marjorie, David, |
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Thomas, Joyce, and Robert, and he not only instilled in his |
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offspring respect for hard work and a strong sense of integrity but |
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also ensured that they were surrounded by laughter and music; |
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through the years, he welcomed 35 grandchildren, and he eventually |
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became the patriarch of an extended family of 106; and |
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WHEREAS, Proud of his Czech heritage, Mr. Darilek loved to go |
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polka dancing with his wife and all their relatives and friends; he |
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also enjoyed fishing, taking trips to the country with his |
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brother-in-law, watching sports with his family, and spending time |
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on the farm; and |
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WHEREAS, Rudy Darilek will be deeply missed by all who were |
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privileged to share in his love and friendship, but they will |
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forever remember his kindness, his inspiring work ethic, and his |
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wonderful sense of humor; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Rudolph Victor |
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Darilek and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his |
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passing; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Rudy |
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Darilek. |
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Davis of Harris |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 107 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on February 23, 2017. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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