83S10590 BPG-D
By: Smith H.R. No. 122
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
death of Fern C. Urban of Baytown on June 12, 2013, at the age of 84;
and
WHEREAS, The former Fern Broyles was born to Claude and
Florence Broyles in Ripley, Oklahoma, on February 21, 1929; she met
her future husband, Paul Urban, Sr., while a student at Oklahoma
State University, and they were joined in matrimony in 1950;
devoted to her four children, Buddy, Teresa, John, and Michael, she
eventually knew the joy of welcoming two more generations into her
cherished family; Mr. and Mrs. Urban shared a fulfilling
relationship until his passing in 1995; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Urban worked for Starkey Plumbing for 30 years;
she was an active parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and she
was a member of the Serra Club; an avid gardener, she was
particularly fond of growing orchids; and
WHEREAS, Vibrant and caring, Fern Urban endeared herself to
many people through her warmth, energy, and wonderful sense of
humor, and although she will be deeply missed, she will forever hold
a treasured place in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough
to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Fern C. Urban and extend sincere condolences to the members of
her family: to her sons, Buddy Urban and his wife, Donna, John Urban
and his wife, Christine, and Michael Urban and his wife, Carolyn; to
her son-in-law, Marty Mosier; to her grandchildren and their
spouses, Heather and Brandon Louvier, Ashley and Blake Coburn,
Keith and Mary Mosier, Shannon Mosier, John Paul and Lauren Urban,
Matthew Urban, Trey, James, Erin, and Kelly Brasseaux, Brad and
Citrine Urban, Andrew Urban, Kaci and Dennis Johnson, and Kristin
Abshier; to her great-grandchildren, Anniston and Adley Louvier,
Brayden and Tristyn Coburn, and Nicholas, Nathan, and Olivia
Mosier; to her sisters, Ruth Marie Wyatt, Sarah Irene Crawford, and
Betty Jean Harper; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Fern C.
Urban.