091408 OBITUARIES 2 Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Dr. Joe A. Adamcik died Aug. 20, 2008, at the age of 78 years. He was a retired Associate Professor of Chemistry and Bio-Chemistry at Texas Tech University.
Dr. Joe A. Adamcik

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Sunday, September 14, 2008
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Dr. Joe A. Adamcik died Aug. 20, 2008, at the age of 78 years. He was a retired Associate Professor of Chemistry and Bio-Chemistry at Texas Tech University. He was predeceased by his parents, Joe and Pearlie Mae Adamcik, and was raised in Austin. While in high school he was awarded a full four-year scholarship, which was front page news in Austin in the 40′s. He chose the University of Texas in Austin, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Between these accomplishments, he proudly served his country as a Lt.j.g. in the United States Navy. He then earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, and began teaching at Texas Tech in 1957. During this time, he was honored to serve on the Board of Directors of the American Chemical Society.

He was also dedicated to helping his students in their pursuit of health professions. After holding this position for over 30 years, and thoughtfully considering his future, he decided on early retirement and entered the Texas Tech School of Law, earning his Law Degree in 1991. He became a practicing attorney, but even then was asked to teach a few classes in the Texas Tech School of Law. Sadly, due to failing health, he was forced to retire from his practice, but did serve as a Resolution Counsel when needed.

Dr. “A”, as he was lovingly known by his students, had many interests, one was astronomy. He built two telescopes of his own, and he had just purchased a large telescope to further his studies of the heavens. He still read the classics, studied the Bible, and was an avid follower of recent politics.

One of his greatest joys in his life was of knowing of the continuing love and admiration shown to him by many of his ex-students. In particular, Dr. Twila Lovett and husband Todd of Waco, with special mention of their son, Ian; and Dr. Katherine Timmins-Vollmers and her family of Houston. Special thanks to neighbors Ben Rivera and Lillian Koontz for their friendship and compassion, especially during Dr. Adamcik’s last illness.

Dr. Adamcik is survived by his sister, Jeanette Shelton and husband Emmett of Jemez Springs, N.M.; and by nephews, Ron and wife Laurel, Barry and wife B.J., and Rick and wife Bobbie, all of Albuquerque; and by a niece, Cyndie Shelton of Austin.

Burial has taken place in the Santa Fe National Cemetery in New Mexico as he had wished, with full military honors.

In remembrance of his life, it would be his wish that his friends would be a mentor for a child, encourage a student to press on, to never stop learning, to read a good book, and to look to the heavens for a meteor shower!

Longtime LCDLA member Larry Elms died yesterday following a courageous battle with cancer. Larry will be remembered as a fine lawyer, with expertise in many fields of law. He was a devoted family man and father. Every time I was greeted by Larry, I appreciated his friendly smile and positive attitude, despite the challenges he faced. Attached are a few photos of Larry over the years. He will certainly be missed.

A memorial service is set Thursday, November 1, 4:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church. Larry’s obituary can be found at the following link:

http://www.lubbockonline.com/stories/103107/obi_103107068.shtml

If you could sign this petition and return it to Chuck, that would be great. They are trying to get this ready to file by next Wednesday afternoon. They are also trying to get as many signatures as possible, so if you have a way to circulate this in your firm—or have a way to distribute it more broadly—that would be wonderful, too. Some background information below and Chuck’s contact information appear below. Thank you.

The press has reported that some twenty prominent Texas lawyers–including a former Bar president and various law professors–have filed a judicial disciplinary complaint against Judge Keller. Press coverage and editorials across Texas, the country, and even in other nations, have condemned both Judge Keller’s actions and the Texas system of justice.

The Richard case dramatizes a glaring deficiency in the Court’s procedures: the Court does not permit e-filing (filing by electronic means). Many courts and agencies, of course, permit e-filing. Some require e-filing. If the Court of Criminal Appeals had permitted e-filing in the Richard case, his lawyers would have been able to file the papers even by the 5:00 p.m. deadline that Judge Keller unilaterally imposed.

Therefore, to help avoid a recurrence of such a tragic, unnecessary execution, lawyers across Texas are joining together to petition the Court to adopt a rule to permit e-filings in death-penalty cases.

Please take a moment to review, sign, and return the attached petition, so that we can help avoid another similar malfunction of justice–and please circulate this petition to other attorneys who may be willing to sign the petition.

Please mail or email (pdf) completed petitions for delivery by Wednesday, October 24th, to:

Chuck Herring
Herring & Irwin, L.L.P.
1105 W. 12^th Street
Austin, Texas 78703
cherring@herring-irwin.com

Here are the details for Madison’s Services:

Thursday, August 16th, 2007, Pre-Burial at 9 :a.m. Idalou Cemetery Chapel, followed by grave site, followed by services at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church Down Town on Broadway, at 11:00 am. Reception to follow at St. Elizabeth’s Hall, same address. No flowers, instead, Donations to the ANDY SOWDER SCHOLARSHIP FUND, University of Notre Dame, Attn: Dr. David Hentges, 4601 88th St., Lubbock, Texas 79424.

http://www.lubbockonline.com/stories/072907/wil_072907133.shtml

Featuring a presentation of the donation
by the LCDLA to the Law School.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007
5:30 p.m.
Texas Tech Law School
The Forum

For questions call Rusty Gunter (806) 763-8846
No RSVP required.