TITLE: In memory of James Edward Vasek of Austin.

SUMMARY: In memory of James Edward Vasek of Austin.

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WHEREAS, A life filled with meaningful achievements ended far too soon with the passing of James Edward Vasek of Austin on May 29, 2017, at the age of 48; and WHEREAS, Born on December 30, 1968, in Spokane, Washington, Jim Vasek was the son of Edward James Vasek Jr. and Mary Manno Vasek; he graduated as valedictorian of his class at La Grange High School and went on to receive his bachelor's degree in physics from Rice University before earning two master's degrees in physics and material science from the University of Wisconsin--Madison; and WHEREAS, Mr. Vasek built a successful 23-year career in engineering with tenures at Motorola, Freescale Semiconductor, and NXP Semiconductors; along the way, he maintained an active lifestyle, which included mountain biking and completing many marathons, half-marathons, and triathlons; in his free time, he also enjoyed astronomy and volunteered extensively with Texas 4000 for Cancer, Head for the Cure, Sunshine Camps of Austin, and Rice Engineering Alumni; and WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Vasek cherished his wife of 21 years, Heather, and their children, Jenna and Dylan; he was known for going out of his way to make others smile, and he enjoyed planning parties and celebrating the achievements of those around him; in turn, he was comforted by the support of his loved ones and colleagues while fighting a long and courageous battle with cancer, and he inspired them with the optimism, good humor, and spirit that he demonstrated during that trying time; and WHEREAS, A man of impressive intellect and boundless zest for life, Jim Vasek will be greatly missed, and he will forever be remembered with deepest affection and admiration by those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Edward Vasek and extend heartfelt condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Jim Vasek. Zerwas Straus Goldman Oliverson Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega Alonzo Gonz lez of El Paso Paddie Alvarado Gooden Parker Anchia Guerra Paul Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan Ar valo Hefner Phillips Ashby Hernandez Pickett Bailes Herrero Price Bell Hinojosa Raney Bernal Holland Raymond Biedermann Howard Reynolds Blanco Huberty Rinaldi Bohac Hunter Roberts Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr. Burns Johnson of Harris Rose Burrows Kacal Sanford Button Keough Schaefer Cain King of Hemphill Schofield Canales King of Parker Schubert Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen Clardy Klick Sheffield Coleman Koop Shine Collier Krause Simmons Cook Kuempel Smithee Cortez Lambert Springer Cosper Landgraf Stephenson Craddick Lang Stickland Cyrier Larson Stucky Dale Laubenberg Swanson Darby Leach Thierry Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris Dean Lucio III Tinderholt Deshotel Martinez Turner Dukes Metcalf Uresti Dutton Meyer VanDeaver Elkins Miller Villalba Faircloth Minjarez Vo Fallon Moody Walle Farrar Morrison White Flynn Mu oz, Jr. Wilson Frank Murphy Workman Frullo Murr Wray Geren Neave Wu Gervin-Hawkins Nev rez Zedler Giddings Oliveira Zerwas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 226 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on August 10, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House