81R13367 MDM-D
By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 1125
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Harold William Charles Nemky of San
Antonio on September 3, 2008, at the age of 88, concluded an
exemplary life of service to others; and
WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio to Max and Alma Nemky on January
22, 1920, Harold Nemky enjoyed the companionship of his brother,
Milton, as he grew up; after graduating from Thomas Jefferson High
School, he went on to earn a degree at Trinity University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Nemky served his country during World War II as a
second lieutenant in the United States Navy, stationed on the USS
Card CVE-11 aircraft carrier; and
WHEREAS, An auditor by profession, Mr. Nemky built a notable
career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company that spanned four
decades; he further contributed to his community as a charter
member of the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra and through his
involvement with Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Telephone
Pioneers, VFW Post No. 9603, American Legion Post No. 2, the
Homeowner Taxpayer Association of Bexar County, Jefferson Co-Op,
and the Jefferson and Woodlawn Lake Neighborhood Associations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Nemky and his beloved wife of 57 years,
Marguerite, shared a rewarding marriage that was further enriched
with the addition of three children and seven grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A kind and considerate man, Harold Nemky had an
immeasurable impact on the lives of many people during his
lifetime, and he will be remembered with deep affection and
admiration by all who knew him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Harold William
Charles Nemky and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
family: to his wife, Marguerite Richter Nemky; to his daughters,
Nancy Froelich and her husband, Joe, Martha Steele and her husband,
David, and Carol Bordlemay and her husband, Paul; to his
grandchildren, Andrew and Jennifer Froelich, Natalie DeMik and her
husband, Stephen, John and Paul Steele, and Travis and Jessica
Buffkin; to his sister-in-law, Dr. Frances Swinny, and her husband,
Bill; and to his other relatives and friends; 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 Harold
William Charles Nemky.