Bill Text: TX HCR177 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of former House Speaker Pro Tempore D. R. "Tom" Uher of Bay City.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-14 - Signed by the Governor [HCR177 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HCR177-Enrolled.html

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H.C.R. No. 177

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The State of Texas lost a much admired lawmaker and
friend to many with the death of former House Speaker Pro Tempore
D. R. "Tom" Uher of Bay City on March 9, 2019, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, The son of Alfonso A. Uher and May Bittick Uher, Tom
Uher was born in Bay City in 1937, and he grew up with the
companionship of three siblings, Doris, LaVerne, and Myrna; he
earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1960
followed by earning his Doctor of Jurisprudence at The University
of Texas in 1962; he then returned home to open his law practice;
for 55 years, he continued to serve his clients, truly enjoying work
both as an attorney and spending time outdoors, coaching Little
League and in his final year of coaching in 2012, his team won the
Little League Minors Championship, teaching Bible study at the
First Presbyterian Church, and watching football, especially his
beloved Longhorns; and
WHEREAS, Representative Uher shared a rewarding marriage of
more than 55 years with his wife, Ann Hagaman Uher, and they
welcomed into their family two daughters, Christi Joe and Catherine
Ann, and a son, Robert, as well as two grandsons, Christopher Joseph
and the late Noah Carl Uher; and
WHEREAS, In 1967, Representative Uher won a special election
to the House on his 30th birthday, December 16; his constituents in
Matagorda, Wharton, and Brazoria Counties would reelect him 17
times; serving over three decades and eight Presidents, he served
as Speaker Pro Tempore from the 73rd through 77th Legislatures, and
upon leaving the Legislature was Dean of the House; he held numerous
leadership roles, serving as Chair of the House Committee on State
Affairs, Chair of the Higher Education Subcommittee on Budget and
Oversight, and Chair of the committees on Redistricting, Degree
Plans, and Regions, Compacts, and Districts, as well as Chair of the
Animal Health Commission; in addition, he was Vice Chair of the
General Investigating Committee, the Public Health Committee, and
the Select Committee on Child Pornography; he further served as a
member of such committees as Public Education, Higher Education,
and Ways and Means; moreover, he was instrumental in the passage of
Senate Bill 438, exempting the expansion of Darrell K. Royal Texas
Memorial Stadium from the Capitol view corridor guidelines; this
pivotal legislation allowed for the expansion of the facility to
provide seating for more than 100,000 guests; in addition, he took
special pride in the passage of a bill he authored that granted MD
Anderson Cancer Center patients access to care without referrals;
and
WHEREAS, Charming and collegial, Representative Uher earned
the affection of all his colleagues; he commonly ended
conversations by calling others "Great American," and he himself
became fondly known as the "Great American"; after leaving the
House in 2003, he continued to share his wisdom and experience as a
mentor whether to a young person, friend or colleague, or fellow
elected officials, both in Austin and his hometown of Bay City; and
WHEREAS, Through his steadfast dedication to public service,
Tom Uher made a lasting, positive impact in the lives of innumerable
Texans, and his contributions will be remembered for years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the memory of the Honorable D. R. "Tom" Uher
and extend sincere condolences 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
former House Speaker Pro Tempore D. R. "Tom" Uher.
Bonnen of Brazoria
Bonnen of Brazoria Guerra Noble
Allen Guillen Oliverson
Allison Gutierrez Ortega
Anchia Harless Pacheco
Anderson Harris Paddie
Ashby Hefner Parker
Bailes Hernandez Patterson
Beckley Herrero Paul
Bell of Kaufman Hinojosa Perez
Bell of Montgomery Holland Phelan
Bernal Howard Price
Biedermann Huberty Ramos
Blanco Hunter Raney
Bohac Israel Raymond
Bonnen of Galveston E. Johnson of Dallas Reynolds
Bowers J. Johnson of Dallas Rodriguez
Buckley Johnson of Harris Romero, Jr.
Bucy Kacal Rose
Burns King of Hemphill Rosenthal
Burrows King of Parker Sanford
Button King of Uvalde Schaefer
Cain Klick Shaheen
Calanni Krause Sheffield
Canales Kuempel Sherman, Sr.
Capriglione Lambert Shine
Clardy Landgraf Smith
Cole Lang Smithee
Coleman Larson Springer
Collier Leach Stephenson
Cortez Leman Stickland
Craddick Longoria Stucky
Cyrier Lopez Swanson
Darby Lozano Talarico
Davis of Dallas Lucio III Thierry
Davis of Harris Martinez Thompson of Brazoria
Dean Martinez Fischer Thompson of Harris
Deshotel Metcalf Tinderholt
Dominguez Meyer Toth
Dutton Meza Turner of Dallas
Farrar Middleton Turner of Tarrant
Fierro Miller VanDeaver
Flynn Minjarez Vo
Frank Moody Walle
Frullo Morales White
Geren Morrison Wilson
Gervin-Hawkins Muñoz, Jr. Wray
Goldman Murphy Wu
González of Dallas Murr Zedler
González of El Paso Neave Zerwas
Goodwin Nevárez Zwiener
______________________________ ______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 177 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 23, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 177 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on May 23, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor