H.R. No. 2611
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
  memories of Alvin Clement Michalik of Rhineland, who died on March
  12, 2017, at the age of 88; and
         WHEREAS, "Mitch" Michalik was born in Rhineland on November
  1, 1928, and graduated from his hometown high school in 1947; in
  January 1951, he was joined in matrimony to Mary Magdalen Homer, and
  "Mag and Mitch" shared more than half a century of happiness before
  her passing in 2007; and
         WHEREAS, Two weeks after his wedding, Mr. Michalik entered
  the U.S. Army; during his active duty in Korea, he took part in the
  battle for the Haean-myon Valley, also known as the Punchbowl,
  where he commanded two 50mm Quad Track gunnery tracks not far from
  the 38th Parallel and endured nightly mortar attacks; and
         WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life in 1953, Mr. Michalik and
  his wife settled in Rhineland, where he made his living as a paint
  contractor; he was the proud father of four children, Donna, Donny,
  David, and Doug, and later in life he was blessed with three
  grandchildren, Jordan, Joey, and Maddie; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Michalik was active in St. Joseph's Parish,
  where he enjoyed singing in the choir; he was also a lifelong member
  of the Knights of Columbus, and he often helped to book the bands
  for the community's Rhineland Dances; he played in an ensemble
  himself, the Lone Star Band, and he took special delight in
  jitterbugging with his wife; and
         WHEREAS, A loving husband, a devoted father and grandfather,
  and a generous and lively friend, Mitch Michalik lived a rich and
  purposeful life, and he leaves behind a legacy that will continue to
  inspire all those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Alvin Clement
  Michalik and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn his
  passing; 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 Alvin
  Michalik.
 
  King of Uvalde
 
 
Straus Goldman Oliverson
 
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
 
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
 
Alvarado Gooden Parker
 
Anchia Guerra Paul
 
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
 
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
 
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
 
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
 
Bailes Herrero Price
 
Bell Hinojosa Raney
 
Bernal Holland Raymond
 
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
 
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
 
Bohac Hunter Roberts
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
 
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
 
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
 
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
 
Burrows Kacal Sanford
 
Button Keough Schaefer
 
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
 
Canales King of Parker Schubert
 
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
 
Clardy Klick Sheffield
 
Coleman Koop Shine
 
Collier Krause Simmons
 
Cook Kuempel Smithee
 
Cortez Lambert Springer
 
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
 
Craddick Lang Stickland
 
Cyrier Larson Stucky
 
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
 
Darby Leach Thierry
 
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
 
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
 
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
 
Deshotel Martinez Turner
 
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
 
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
 
Elkins Miller Villalba
 
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
 
Fallon Moody Walle
 
Farrar Morrison White
 
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
 
Frank Murphy Workman
 
Frullo Murr Wray
 
Geren Neave Wu
 
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
 
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2611 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on May 28, 2017.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House