TITLE: In memory of Russell Charles Janecka of Victoria.

SUMMARY: In memory of Russell Charles Janecka of Victoria.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Russell Charles Janecka of Victoria on September 30, 2021, at the age of 61, has brought immeasurable sorrow to the friends and loved ones of this admired civic leader; and WHEREAS, Russell Janecka was born in Victoria on May 2, 1960, to Maynard and Esterleen Janecka, and he grew up with seven siblings, Darrell, Richard, Karen, Jerilyn, Jill, Jean, and Neysa; a graduate of Victoria High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force Security Service and trained at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center; he subsequently completed a four-year tour in Berlin, Germany, where he worked in signal intelligence as a linguist with the 6912th Electronic Security Squadron; along the way, he continued his education at Victoria College and the University of Maryland University College Europe campus; and WHEREAS, Following his father's death in 1986, Mr. Janecka assumed ownership of the Janecka Insurance Agency, where he was assisted by his sister Jill; he advocated for the industry at the state and national levels and served on the Germania Farm Mutual Insurance Association board for more than 30 years; among his achievements, he was a Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow, a certified insurance counselor, and a certified Leadership Fellow for the National Association of Corporate Directors; and WHEREAS, Mr. Janecka was deeply devoted to his community; he spent a decade on the Victoria Planning Commission and chaired the Victoria Chamber of Commerce board; furthermore, he was president of the Victoria Adult Literacy Council as well as The Gabriel Project of the Crossroads, and he helped facilitate the opening of the new Bethlehem Maternity Home; for over 15 years, he acted in stage productions for the Victoria Ballet Theatre, where he also served as president; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Janecka enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Gail, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage that spanned more than four decades; he took great pride in their three children, Robert, Julie, and Kevin, and their two grandsons, Elliott and Malcolm; in his leisure time, Mr. Janecka pursued a diverse range of hobbies and interests, and he especially delighted in taking annual vacations with his family; a man of faith, he was a valued congregant of Holy Family Catholic Church, and through the years, he participated in numerous ministries; and WHEREAS, Although Russell Janecka will be deeply missed, the passion, integrity, and generosity with which he lived his life will forever inspire all those who had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Russell Charles Janecka and extend heartfelt condolences to his many relatives and 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 Russell Janecka. Morrison Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 134 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on October 18, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House