By: Turner, Henderson

By: Turner, HendersonS.R. No. 218

SENATE RESOLUTION

In Memory

of

J. Frank Melcher, Sr.

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the

citizens of Harris County and Texans across the state in mourning

the loss of J. Frank Melcher, Sr., who died January 17, 1993, at

the age of 49; and

WHEREAS, Born November 1, 1943, in Houston, Texas,

J. Frank Melcher graduated from Lamar High School and attended

The University of Texas and the University of Houston; and

WHEREAS, Admired in the Houston community and throughout

the state for his leadership and his many accomplishments,

Mr. Melcher was an exemplary gentleman and a talented rancher

and inventor; and

WHEREAS, He served as an officer of the Houston Farm and

Ranch Club, the Houston Harris County Fair, the Houston Livestock

and Rodeo, and the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show; he was a member of

the Harris County Sheriff's Mounted Posse, the Patrons Circle

Houston Grand Opera, and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers;

and

WHEREAS, A wellknown civic leader, Mr. Melcher served on

the Board of Directors of Crime Stoppers, the Civilian Review

Board, the Rotary Club of Houston, the Vocational Guidance Service,

Incorporated, and the Salvation Army Boy's Club; he was a life

member of the One Hundred Club of Houston and the Pin Oak Horse

Show Association; and

WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he

gave unselfishly of his time to others; and

WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Melcher was a member of

Memorial Drive United Methodist Church where he served on the

board of directors; and

WHEREAS, Courageous, wise, warmhearted, and compassionate,

J. Frank Melcher lived his life to the fullest, and his presence

in the many organizations he fostered will be greatly missed; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of Mr. Melcher's humanitarianism and

exceptional contributions to the State of Texas, W. C. Schwartz,

President of Blinn College, made special petition to the

Texas Senate for legislative acknowledgment of Mr. Melcher's life

of service; and

WHEREAS, J. Frank Melcher was a devoted husband and father,

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,

73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved

family of J. Frank Melcher:his wife, Janice Dougall Melcher; his

parents, LeRoy and Lucile Melcher; his son, J. Frank Melcher, Jr.;

his daughter, JoAnn Yvonne Melcher Miller; his soninlaw,

Randall Miller; his sister, Yvonne Melcher Brandenberger; and his

sisterinlaw, JoAnn Dougall Levering; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

the members of 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 J. Frank Melcher.

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on February 11, 1993,

by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate