Bill Text: TX SCR52 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) James D. Kniker.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2023-06-18 - Signed by the Governor [SCR52 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SCR52-Enrolled.html
S.C.R. No. 52 |
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WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to | ||
a close with the passing of U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) | ||
James D. Kniker of San Antonio on December 24, 2022, at the age of | ||
85; and | ||
WHEREAS, A native of Seguin, Jim Kniker was born on December | ||
2, 1937, to Theodore Kniker and Alice Steger, and he grew up with | ||
three brothers, Ted, Charles, and Kenn; he was president of his | ||
graduating class at Seguin High School, and he continued his | ||
education at The University of Texas at Austin, where he received a | ||
math degree and worked with the Texas Longhorns under the | ||
leadership of Coach Darrell Royal; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Kniker served for 23 years in the U.S. Air Force | ||
as an aerial navigator; he was an electronic warfare officer on | ||
Vietnam tours and on Operation Arc Light bombing missions; his | ||
medals included the Distinguished Flying Cross for the exceptional | ||
skill he demonstrated during a flight on the wave lead aircraft; on | ||
a mission programmed against a high priority target belonging to a | ||
hostile government, his knowledge and use of electronic | ||
counter-measures aided in successfully defending the aircraft and | ||
wave against hostile weapons systems and assured the completion of | ||
the mission by all aircraft; and | ||
WHEREAS, Following the Vietnam War, Mr. Kniker obtained a | ||
master's degree in computer science from Oklahoma State University; | ||
he later served in NATO Allied Forces Central Europe warfare | ||
development, and he became a multinational military educator, | ||
helping to enhance war-fighting readiness; moreover, he taught at | ||
the Air War College and played a vital role in the integration of | ||
computers in professional military education; he retired from the | ||
air force at the rank of lieutenant colonel, and he subsequently | ||
worked for a defense contractor in the private sector; and | ||
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Kniker enjoyed the love | ||
and support of his wife, Christine, and he took great pride in his | ||
children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; he was known for | ||
his wonderful sense of humor, and he touched the lives of those | ||
around him with his gentle and caring spirit; and | ||
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family and his country, Jim | ||
Kniker earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who were | ||
privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
hereby pay tribute to the life of U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel | ||
(Ret.) James D. Kniker and extend heartfelt condolences to the | ||
members of his family: to his wife, Christine Richman; to his | ||
children, Alison, Chris and his wife, Catherine, Kimberly, Kathy, | ||
Nanette, and Tommy; to his grandchildren, Desiree and her husband, | ||
Derek, Caitlin, Hannah, Brian, and Rebecca; to his | ||
great-grandchildren, Foster and Hattie; and to all others 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of | ||
Jim Kniker. | ||
______________________________ | ______________________________ | |
President of the Senate | Speaker of the House | |
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President of the Senate | Speaker of the House | |
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 52 was adopted by the Senate | ||
on May 16, 2023, by a rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 52 was adopted by the House | ||
on May 25, 2023, by a rising vote. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||
Approved: | ||
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Date | ||
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Governor |