AL HJR84

Mourns the death of Mr. Steve Ernest Tondera, Sr., of Huntsville, Alabama, who died on February 13, 2013, at age 79.

Honors his service as a charter member of NASA, U.S. Army veteran stationed at Redstone Arsenal, and graduate of Baylor University with a degree in Mathematics and Physics.

Recognizes his civic leadership roles with the University of South Alabama Foundation, Lions Club, and American Red Cross, and his personal interests in raising Santa Gertrudis cattle and collecting antique tools and railroad memorabilia.

Acknowledges survivors including his wife Bonnie Perkins Tondera, daughter Tamra Tondera Renfrow, sons Steven Tondera Jr. and Joe Tondera, brother Harold Tondera, and six grandchildren.

House adopted the resolution on February 26, 2013, and Senate adopted it on March 5, 2013.