SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1068
In Memory
of
Herbert Richard Custer
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Katy in mourning the loss of Herbert Richard Custer,
who died May 20, 2009, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, Herb Custer was born November 25, 1925, in San
Diego, California; he served the nation with honor and
distinction during World War II aboard the submarine USS
Silversides; and
WHEREAS, After the war, Mr. Custer returned to California
and earned a bachelor's degree from Loyola University; he met and
married his wife, Pat, and the couple started a family as he began
a career in the oil business; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Custer enjoyed a long and productive career,
working for Atlantic Richfield before joining the Shell Oil
Company, where he worked in human resources until his retirement
in the early 1980s; and
WHEREAS, Following his retirement, Mr. Custer embarked on
a new career as a teacher; he began graduate studies working
toward a master of business administration degree and taught
classes at the University of Houston and Houston Community
College; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Custer remained loyal to his comrades in the
submarine service as a lifelong member of the United States
Submarine Society; proud of his Irish lineage, he was a founding
member of the Irish American Heritage Association and was an avid
follower of Notre Dame football; and
WHEREAS, A man of humility, strength, and compassion, he
gave generously to others; he was a devout man who practiced his
faith in his daily life, and his sense of duty and enthusiasm for
living each day to the fullest were an inspiration to all who knew
him; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Custer was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and his family and friends will continue to live
with the cherished memories of his life and his many
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Herbert Richard Custer: his loving wife of 58 years,
Pat; his children, Ellen, Cathy, Diane, Kevin, Tim, Daniel,
Thomas, and Joseph; his brother, Joseph; and his six
grandchildren; 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 Herbert Richard Custer.
Fraser
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 29, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate