SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 392
In Memory
of
D. R. Uher
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of D. R. "Tom" Uher, who died March 9, 2019,
at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, A native of Bay City, Texas, Tom Uher was born on
December 16, 1937, to Alfonso A. Uher and May Bittick Uher; he
graduated from Bay City High School in 1956; and
WHEREAS, Tom earned a bachelor's degree in business
administration from The University of Texas and a doctorate of
jurisprudence from The University of Texas School of Law; he
returned to his beloved hometown after graduation to begin his
law practice, and he continued to practice for 55 years; and
WHEREAS, On his birthday in 1967, Tom was elected to the
Texas House of Representatives, and he was a strong voice for the
citizens of Matagorda, Wharton, and Brazoria Counties for 36
years; and
WHEREAS, He served on numerous committees during his
legislative tenure, and he was most passionate about his work as
vice chair of the Committee on Higher Education and chair of the
Higher Education Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight; he
authored and guided the passing of the MD Anderson Cancer Center
Self Referral Bill, and he served as both speaker pro tempore and
dean of the House; and
WHEREAS, A man of deep spiritual faith, Tom taught Bible
study at the First Presbyterian Church; he was known for his
generous spirit and his outgoing personality, and he enjoyed
coaching Little League and cheering for the Texas Longhorns; and
WHEREAS, Tom Uher was a devoted husband, a tireless public
servant, and a trusted mentor to many; he was a treasured citizen
of the Lone Star State, and he will long be remembered with
respect and admiration by all who were privileged to share in his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of D. R. "Tom" Uher; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Tom Uher.
Kolkhorst
Alvarado Hinojosa Perry Alvarado Hinojosa Perry
Alvarado Hinojosa Perry
Bettencourt Huffman Powell Bettencourt Huffman Powell
Bettencourt Huffman Powell
Birdwell Hughes Rodríguez Birdwell Hughes Rodríguez
Birdwell Hughes Rodríguez
Buckingham Johnson Schwertner Buckingham Johnson Schwertner
Buckingham Johnson Schwertner
Campbell Lucio Seliger Campbell Lucio Seliger
Campbell Lucio Seliger
Creighton Menéndez Taylor Creighton Menéndez Taylor
Creighton Menéndez Taylor
Fallon Miles Watson Fallon Miles Watson
Fallon Miles Watson
Flores Nelson West Flores Nelson West
Flores Nelson West
Hall Nichols Whitmire Hall Nichols Whitmire
Hall Nichols Whitmire
Hancock Paxton Zaffirini Hancock Paxton Zaffirini
Hancock Paxton Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 13, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hinojosa Perry
Bettencourt Huffman Powell
Birdwell Hughes Rodríguez
Buckingham Johnson Schwertner
Campbell Lucio Seliger
Creighton Menéndez Taylor
Fallon Miles Watson
Flores Nelson West
Hall Nichols Whitmire
Hancock Paxton Zaffirini