TITLE: In memory of Robert Michael "Mike" Jelinek of Beaumont.

SUMMARY: In memory of Robert Michael "Mike" Jelinek of Beaumont.

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WHEREAS, The death of Robert Michael Jelinek of Beaumont on February 14, 2016, at the age of 72, brought a great loss to his family, his friends, and his colleagues in the construction business; and WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on September 19, 1943, Mike Jelinek was the son of Frank and Margaret Jelinek; he graduated from Beaumont High School and went on to attend The University of Texas at Austin and Lamar University; in 1965, after returning to Beaumont, he married the love of his life, the former Lynn Sory; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jelinek served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard during the Vietnam War; he worked briefly in the banking industry and then found his career path through a job in paving and material sales; in 1979, he began a lengthy assignment with Bo-Mac Contractors, supervising the paving division and estimating state highway projects; he joined Williams Brothers Construction Company in 2001, and during his last few years with the company, he was supervisor of the Interstate 10 construction jobs from Beaumont to the Louisiana state line, making sure the highway construction met state specifications; dedicated to his work, he fulfilled his responsibilities until the day of his hospitalization in November 2015; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Jelinek benefited his industry in a number of leadership roles, among them chair and vice chair of the Beaumont area chapter of the Association of General Contractors, and he held state-level offices as well; he was a mentor to others, willingly sharing his knowledge and expertise; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jelinek was devoted above all to his loved ones, and he was the proud father of three children, Christopher, Allison, and Patrick; he always made time for their Little League baseball, youth football, and ballet recitals, and he enjoyed taking them hunting and fishing; he later knew the pleasure of welcoming into his family four treasured grandchildren, Grace Ann, Will, Lilly, and Caroline; and WHEREAS, Although Mike Jelinek is deeply missed, those he left behind will forever remember his kindness, warmth, and 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 Robert Michael Jelinek and extend sincere condolences 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 Mike Jelinek. Phelan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1853 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 12, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House