SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 392
	In Memory
	of
	D. R. Uher
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of D. R. "Tom" Uher, who died March 9, 2019,
	at the age of 81; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Bay City, Texas, Tom Uher was born on
	December 16, 1937, to Alfonso A. Uher and May Bittick Uher; he
	graduated from Bay City High School in 1956; and
	WHEREAS, Tom earned a bachelor's degree in business
	administration from The University of Texas and a doctorate of
	jurisprudence from The University of Texas School of Law; he
	returned to his beloved hometown after graduation to begin his
	law practice, and he continued to practice for 55 years; and
	WHEREAS, On his birthday in 1967, Tom was elected to the
	Texas House of Representatives, and he was a strong voice for the
	citizens of Matagorda, Wharton, and Brazoria Counties for 36
	years; and
	WHEREAS, He served on numerous committees during his
	legislative tenure, and he was most passionate about his work as
	vice chair of the Committee on Higher Education and chair of the
	Higher Education Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight; he
	authored and guided the passing of the MD Anderson Cancer Center
	Self Referral Bill, and he served as both speaker pro tempore and
	dean of the House; and
	WHEREAS, A man of deep spiritual faith, Tom taught Bible
	study at the First Presbyterian Church; he was known for his
	generous spirit and his outgoing personality, and he enjoyed
	coaching Little League and cheering for the Texas Longhorns; and
	WHEREAS, Tom Uher was a devoted husband, a tireless public
	servant, and a trusted mentor to many; he was a treasured citizen
	of the Lone Star State, and he will long be remembered with
	respect and admiration by all who were privileged to share in his
	life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of D. R. "Tom" Uher; 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 Tom Uher.
	Kolkhorst
	Alvarado Hinojosa Perry
	Bettencourt Huffman Powell
	Birdwell Hughes Rodríguez
	Buckingham Johnson Schwertner
	Campbell Lucio Seliger
	Creighton Menéndez Taylor
	Fallon Miles Watson
	Flores Nelson West
	Hall Nichols Whitmire
	Hancock Paxton Zaffirini
	Patrick, President of the Senate
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 13, 2019, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate