82R13062 JEN-D
By: Smith of Harris H.R. No. 885
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
temper the profound sadness felt at the death of George Calvin Love
of Houston, who passed away on January 27, 2011, at the age of 82;
and
WHEREAS, Born to Robert and Myra Love in Dallas on November
28, 1928, George Love was raised in Beaumont, where he graduated
from Beaumont High School in 1945; after earning his bachelor's
degree in engineering from The University of Texas in 1951, he
served for two years as an instructor with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Love began his successful professional career in
1953 with the Houston-based firm Bovay Engineers; he went on to
serve as vice president and chief engineer of Limbaugh Engineers, a
Bovay subsidiary, from 1965 to 1969 and as vice president of Bovay
from 1970 to 1981; Mr. Love then joined Southwestern Laboratories,
where he held the post of senior vice president and served as a
member of the board of directors; in 1994 he became a founding
principal of HBC Engineering, and he helped to guide that company as
vice president until his retirement in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Highly accomplished in his field, Mr. Love was named
a Distinguished Engineer by the Texas Engineering Foundation in
1995, honored as Engineer of the Year by the Texas Society of
Professional Engineers (TSPE) in 1997, and recognized as a
Distinguished Graduate by the Cockrell School of Engineering at UT
in 1998; he played an active role in many professional
organizations and held a number of leadership positions, including
those of director of the National Society of Professional Engineers
and president of TSPE; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Love enjoyed 48 years with his wife, Diana, and
the couple were blessed with two children, Diana and Scott, as well
as four grandchildren, Tristan, Teresa, Timothy, and John; known
for his positive attitude and friendly demeanor, Mr. Love enjoyed
teaching his grandchildren new things and golfing and hunting with
his friends; he had a knack for fixing almost anything, and he
delighted in tackling projects at his beloved ranch near Bastrop;
and
WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Love was an active member of
Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Houston, where he served
as a greeter and usher; he gave generously of his time as a member of
the board of directors for Camp Redcloud, a Christian retreat and
adventure camp in Colorado, and he volunteered with Memorial
Assistance Ministries which helps people in need; and
WHEREAS, While the death of George Love 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 memory of George Calvin Love
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Diana Love; to his daughter, Diana Mathews, and her husband,
Tris; to his son, Scott Love, and his wife, Anna Trent; to his
grandchildren, Tristan and Teresa Mathews and Timothy and John
Love; 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 George
Love.