H.R. No. 191
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Robert Wayne Michna of Lorena on January 4, 2013, at the
age of 68; and
WHEREAS, Bob Michna spent 55 years in the barbecue business,
working first at Rudy Mikeska's in Taylor and then at Clem Mikeska's
in Temple before opening his own barbecue restaurant in Waco in
1987; on a number of occasions, he was called to Washington, D.C.,
to prepare food for members of Congress, and he once had the honor
of cooking for President Gerald Ford when he visited Temple; over
the years, Mr. Michna collected myriad prizes at barbecue
competitions, but he counted the first-place award he received for
his mother's sauce recipe as the pinnacle of his cook-off success;
and
WHEREAS, While building a highly regarded reputation as a
barbecue master, Mr. Michna also gave freely of his time and
energies in behalf of his community; he sponsored youth teams in
sports ranging from baseball and softball to football, basketball,
and soccer for nearly 30 years, and he was a staunch champion of the
McLennan County Junior Livestock Show from 1987 to his passing; in
addition, Mr. Michna supported the Heart of Texas Scholarship
committee and various other school-related groups; he was a valued
member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and
the Northwest Optimist Club, and he also belonged to the Texas Farm
Bureau; he was made an honorary member of the 124th Cavalry Regiment
Spurs in recognition of his continued support of our troops; and
WHEREAS, Bob Michna was the devoted husband of Sandra Michna,
his wife of 45 years, and the proud father of three children; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan achieved a life that was rich in
family, friends, and accomplishments, and those who were privileged
to share in his love and friendship will forever hold him close in
their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert Wayne Michna
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Sandra Michna; to his children, Tammy Talasek and her
husband, Greg, Robert Michna, Jr., and his wife, Kim, and Billy
Michna and his wife, Diane Degrate-Michna; to his grandchildren,
Justin and Brittany Talasek, Kimberly Olsen and her husband,
Garrett, and Lane, Cade, and Reed Michna; to his
great-grandchildren, Madison Mayfield and Luke Olsen; to his
siblings, Judy Motyka and her husband, Tom, Larry Michna and his
wife, Kathy, Tony Michna, and Jimmy Michna and his wife, Denise; to
his sister-in-law, Irene Michna; 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 Robert
Wayne Michna.
Anderson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 191 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 18, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House