SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 943
In Memory
of
David M. Himmelblau
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of noted scholar and
professor Dr. David M. Himmelblau, who died April 27, 2011, at
the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Himmelblau was a native of Chicago, where he
attended the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools; while
attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he was a
member of the United States Army Reserve Officers' Training
Corps, and he made the transition to active duty and served as an
intelligence officer during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Following his military service, he returned to
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and earned a
bachelor's degree in chemical engineering; he went on to earn a
master of business administration degree from Northwestern
University and master's and doctoral degrees in chemical
engineering from the University of Washington; and
WHEREAS, After receiving his doctorate, he moved with his
family to Austin and joined the faculty of The University of
Texas at Austin, where he taught for 42 years; he wrote 11 books
and more than 200 articles and was the Paul D. and Betty Robertson
Meek and American Petrofina Foundation Centennial Professor
Emeritus in Chemical Engineering; and
WHEREAS, His book, Basic Principles and Calculations in
Chemical Engineering, was recognized as one of the most important
books in the field by the American Institute of Chemical
Engineers; he played a vital role in the development of computer
aids for chemical engineering education and won numerous awards
and citations for his outstanding contributions to his
profession; and
WHEREAS, A man of diverse and varied interests, he gave
unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel
will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and his family and many friends will continue to
live with the cherished memories of his life and his many
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Dr. David M. Himmelblau: his wife of 62 years, Betty
Hartman Himmelblau; his children and their spouses, Margaret and
Don Nellor and Andrew Himmelblau and Ellen Hurley; his
grandchildren, Travis and Stacie Nellor; and his brother, Leo
Himmelblau; 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 Dr. David M. Himmelblau.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 9, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate