H.R. No. 107
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the
passing of Rudolph Victor Darilek of Houston on September 8, 2016,
at the age of 94; and
WHEREAS, The son of Ludmila and Herman Darilek, Rudy Darilek
was born in Shiner on December 7, 1921, and grew up in Moulton; he
ran at least three miles to Moulton High School every day, and he
sometimes raced home to the farm to do his chores before returning
to participate in basketball and other activities; and
WHEREAS, After graduation, Mr. Darilek hitched a ride to
Houston on an egg truck and joined the staff of JMH Supermarkets; he
met the love of his life, Celestine Veselka, during a Paul Jones
dance at the SPJST lodge, and they married on Thanksgiving Day in
1942; during World War II, he served his country in the Pacific
Theater as a member of the 5th Engine Overhaul Squadron, 27th Air
Depot Group in the U.S. Army Air Corps; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Darilek returned to the grocery business,
becoming an owner of JMH No. 5 in the West University neighborhood,
and he was affiliated with the company for 67 years before his
retirement; while running the store, he continued to farm and ranch
on the family homestead in the Bauersville area; he was devoted to
his nine children, Rose, Jo Ann, Henry, Cora, Marjorie, David,
Thomas, Joyce, and Robert, and he not only instilled in his
offspring respect for hard work and a strong sense of integrity but
also ensured that they were surrounded by laughter and music;
through the years, he welcomed 35 grandchildren, and he eventually
became the patriarch of an extended family of 106; and
WHEREAS, Proud of his Czech heritage, Mr. Darilek loved to go
polka dancing with his wife and all their relatives and friends; he
also enjoyed fishing, taking trips to the country with his
brother-in-law, watching sports with his family, and spending time
on the farm; and
WHEREAS, Rudy Darilek will be deeply missed by all who were
privileged to share in his love and friendship, but they will
forever remember his kindness, his inspiring work ethic, and his
wonderful sense of humor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Rudolph Victor
Darilek and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his
passing; 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 Rudy
Darilek.
Davis of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 107 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 23, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House