85R34334 KSM-D
By: King of Uvalde H.R. No. 2611
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
memories of Alvin Clement Michalik of Rhineland, who died on March
12, 2017, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, "Mitch" Michalik was born in Rhineland on November
1, 1928, and graduated from his hometown high school in 1947; in
January 1951, he was joined in matrimony to Mary Magdalen Homer, and
"Mag and Mitch" shared more than half a century of happiness before
her passing in 2007; and
WHEREAS, Two weeks after his wedding, Mr. Michalik entered
the U.S. Army; during his active duty in Korea, he took part in the
battle for the Haean-myon Valley, also known as the Punchbowl,
where he commanded two 50mm Quad Track gunnery tracks not far from
the 38th Parallel and endured nightly mortar attacks; and
WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life in 1953, Mr. Michalik and
his wife settled in Rhineland, where he made his living as a paint
contractor; he was the proud father of four children, Donna, Donny,
David, and Doug, and later in life he was blessed with three
grandchildren, Jordan, Joey, and Maddie; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Michalik was active in St. Joseph's Parish,
where he enjoyed singing in the choir; he was also a lifelong member
of the Knights of Columbus, and he often helped to book the bands
for the community's Rhineland Dances; he played in an ensemble
himself, the Lone Star Band, and he took special delight in
jitterbugging with his wife; and
WHEREAS, A loving husband, a devoted father and grandfather,
and a generous and lively friend, Mitch Michalik lived a rich and
purposeful life, and he leaves behind a legacy that will continue to
inspire all those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Alvin Clement
Michalik and extend heartfelt sympathy 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 Alvin
Michalik.