82R5941 RYA-D
By: Callegari H.R. No. 236
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close when Floyd A. Mechler, Jr., of Spring passed away on
November 30, 2010, at the age of 60; and
WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio on February 15, 1950,
Mr. Mechler had a long history of involvement in the water
industry, and he was committed to promoting the wise use of this
precious resource; a former director and president of the Cypress
Forest Public Utility District and a longtime member of the
Association of Water Board Directors--Texas, he served on the AWBD
Board of Trustees from 1986 to 1994 and led the board as president
in 1988, 1989, and 1990; he was also active on the AWBD Water Smart
Steering Committee, which guides the association's water
conservation public awareness campaign; in 2007 he received the
AWBD Visions Award, the association's highest honor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mechler's outstanding civic contributions
included service on the Klein Independent School District Board of
Trustees and on the Klein Education Foundation Board of Directors;
he was also a valued congregant of Saint Dunstan's Episcopal
Church; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Mechler enjoyed the
love and support of his two children, Russell and Michelle, and his
three grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, While the death of Floyd Mechler has brought great
sorrow to his family and friends, he has left behind a legacy that
will long be treasured by all those who held him dear; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Floyd A. Mechler, Jr.,
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
son, Russell Mechler, and his wife, Danielle; to his daughter,
Michelle Sheridan, and her husband, Rick; to his grandchildren,
Nicholas, Amy, and Emily; to his brothers, Bob Mechler and his wife,
Joan, and Bill Mechler and his wife, Anne; to his brother- and
sister-in-law, Fred and Phyllis Chandler; and to his many 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 Floyd A.
Mechler, Jr.