85R7694 RMA-D
By: Meyer H.R. No. 306
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The city of Dallas lost an accomplished attorney and
admired philanthropist with the passing of Michael Francis Wurst on
January 11, 2017, at the age of 58; and
WHEREAS, The son of David and Anne Wurst, Michael Wurst was
born in Pontiac, Michigan, on September 15, 1958, and grew up with
the companionship of four siblings, Andrea, Jerry, Tom, and Peter;
a member of the Class of 1976 at St. Joseph High School in South
Bend, Indiana, he went on to graduate with a bachelor's degree in
psychology from the University of North Texas in 1981 and a juris
doctor degree from the University of Houston in 1986; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wurst built a successful career in real estate
and financial law that spanned more than three decades, and he most
recently served as associate general counsel for ORIX USA; in
addition to his busy professional life, he dedicated his time and
energies in behalf of numerous worthwhile organizations, including
Youth with Faces, the Catholic Charities of Dallas Archangels Men's
Club, the Dallas Parochial League, the UNT Dallas College of Law,
the ORIX Foundation, Café Momentum, the St. Vincent DePaul Society,
the North Texas Food Bank, and several local schools; and
WHEREAS, In his leisure hours, Mr. Wurst was a voracious
reader, an enthusiastic patron of the arts, and an avid sports fan
who held season tickets to the Dallas Mavericks for more than a
quarter century; in meeting life's challenges, he drew great
strength and inspiration from his faith, and he cherished the time
spent in the company of his loved ones; he was devoted to his wife,
Robin Minick, and took tremendous pride in his four sons, Anthony,
Nicholas, Vincent, and Kyle; and
WHEREAS, Michael Wurst lived a life that was rich in personal
and professional achievements, and though his time on this earth
was too brief, memories of his kindness, generosity of spirit, and
wonderful sense of humor remain to comfort those who had the
privilege to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Michael Francis Wurst
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family and to
his many 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 Michael
Wurst.