87S30438 BPG-D
By: Shine H.R. No. 44
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Arthur John Polchinski Jr., an esteemed member of
the Temple community and a friend to many, passed away on September
14, 2021, at the age of 61; and
WHEREAS, The son of Arthur Polchinski Sr. and Elisabeth
Polchinski, Arti Polchinski was born at Fort Jay on Governor's
Island in New York on September 17, 1959; he grew up in a military
family with seven siblings, William, Joseph, Rosie, Mary, Helen,
Dorothy, and Teresa, and graduated from Ansbach American High
School in Germany; a talented athlete, he was scouted by the
Milwaukee Brewers and received a baseball scholarship to the
University of Nevada, Reno; he went on to attend the University of
Mary Hardin-Baylor; and
WHEREAS, While employed in Central Texas as a recreational
therapist for Baylor Scott and White Health, Mr. Polchinski met his
future wife, Susan; the couple became the proud parents of a son,
Avery, and a daughter, Abby; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Polchinski later worked for Wilsonart for many
years; dedicated to the youth of the community, he eventually
joined the staff of Hector P. Garcia Elementary School as a physical
education paraprofessional; he was a nurturing and supportive
presence, and he set a positive example for the students through his
kind and gentle ways; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Polchinski coached many
different sports, and he was involved in swim lessons at UMHB and in
programs at Ralph Wilson Youth Club; a member of the Temple
Quarterback Club, he also assisted with coaching and events at
St. Mary's Catholic Church and Holy Trinity Catholic High School;
his greatest passion was helping others, and his warm smile and
wonderful sense of humor brightened the days of innumerable people;
and
WHEREAS, Arti Polchinski lived a rich and purposeful life
centered around his family and his community, and he will long be
remembered with deep affection by all who knew him; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Arthur John Polchinski Jr. and extend sincere sympathy to his loved
ones; 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 Arti
Polchinski.