TITLE: In memory of Julius Albert Backus of Waco.

SUMMARY: In memory of Julius Albert Backus of Waco.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Julius Albert Backus of Waco, who died on April 14, 2011, at the age of 83; and WHEREAS, "Juke" Backus was born on June 23, 1927, in Weesaw Township, Berrien County, Michigan, to Emil and Elsie Backus; he grew up on a small farm and answered his nation's call to duty with service in the U.S. Army; and WHEREAS, In 1949, Mr. Backus married the former Helen Durkot, and through the years, the couple made their home in Michigan, Florida, and Georgia before retiring to Waco; together they were blessed with two daughters, Janet and Pamela, and their family later grew to include two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; and WHEREAS, Skilled with his hands, Mr. Backus was known for his fine woodwork and ability to fix nearly anything; he enjoyed a variety of occupations, constructing and insulating homes, working in a lumber mill and a carpet mill, and owning a craft store; a lifelong Lutheran, he was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bellmead; and WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Julius Backus will remember the way he touched their lives with his kindness, generosity, and compassion, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Julius Albert Backus and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his daughters, Janet Hurta and her husband, Glenn, and Pamela Koch and her husband, Tom; to his grandson, Marcus Koch; to his granddaughter, Nichole Nolan and her husband, Fred; to his great-granddaughter, Trinity Nolan; to his sisters, Hattie Friar and Edna Thompson and her husband, Ed; to his brother, Russell Backus and his wife, Lorraine; to his special friend, Gloria Logue; and to his other friends and relatives; 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 Julius Albert Backus. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2209 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House