84R10713 KSM-D
By: Anderson of Dallas H.R. No. 750
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Grand Prairie lost an admired civic
leader with the passing of Harry Englert on February 13, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Born in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1930, Mr. Englert
earned an engineering degree from Vanderbilt University and a
master's degree from Southern Methodist University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Englert's career as an engineer spanned more
than four decades, and he worked at LTV, General Dynamics, and
Lockheed Martin; he also notably served as a lead project engineer
on Boeing's 747 passenger aircraft; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his professional accomplishments,
Mr. Englert was elected to the Grand Prairie City Council and
served as mayor pro tem; he further contributed to his community
through his work with local charities, and he was a valued member of
the First United Methodist Church in Grand Prairie for 60 years; and
WHEREAS, An enthusiastic traveler, Mr. Englert met the love
of his life, the former Judy DeKoster, while visiting Yellowstone
National Park; the couple shared 56 years together before
Mrs. Englert's passing in 2010, and they were blessed with three
children, Sarah, Ruth, and John; Mr. Englert delighted in traveling
with his wife, children, and grandchildren, and he journeyed to all
50 states and to many countries around the world; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man and an engaged citizen, Harry
Englert will be deeply missed, but he leaves behind a record of good
works that his loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Harry Englert and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
children, Sarah, Ruth, and John; to his four grandchildren; to his
brother and sisters-in-law; 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 Harry
Englert.