SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 36
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Robert Allan Shivers
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Robert Allan "Bud" Shivers Jr., who died
  January 8, 2019, at the age of 72; and
 
         WHEREAS, Bud Shivers was born on January 21, 1946, in San
  Antonio, to Allan and Marialice Shivers; the son of a powerful
  Texas governor, he grew up in Austin, and he attended Austin
  public schools until 10th grade, when he left to attend the
  Lawrenceville School in New Jersey; and
 
         WHEREAS, Following his graduation from Lawrenceville in
  1964, he returned to Austin and studied finance at The University
  of Texas; he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1968,
  and a year later, he was injured in a diving accident that left
  him a quadriplegic for the rest of his life; and
 
         WHEREAS, Despite his disability, Bud Shivers displayed
  courage, perseverance, and grace while creating an active life as
  a leader in the community and becoming a prominent figure in
  business, philanthropy, and public service; and
 
         WHEREAS, He was a private investor, and he served on the
  boards of numerous organizations; he was the first former patient
  to serve on the board of Memorial Hermann Hospital and Texas
  Institute for Rehabilitation Research, where his insights and
  perspective played an important role in enhancing the care that
  other patients received; and
 
         WHEREAS, He was appointed to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage
  Commission by Governor Bill Clements, and he served as chair of
  the commission under Governors George W. Bush and Rick Perry; he
  was the founder and chairman of the Seton Fund, and he was
  chairman of the Headliners Foundation for many years; he served
  on the boards of Saint Edward's University, the University of
  Saint Thomas, the Austin Chamber of Commerce, and Texans for
  Lawsuit Reform; and
 
         WHEREAS, He married his beloved wife, the late Robin
  Ratliff Shivers, in 1978, and they enjoyed 31 years of marriage
  together; as a couple, they were a mainstay in the Austin civic
  and philanthropic scene, and they were active together in such
  organizations as the Seton Healthcare Family; Robin was active
  with American YouthWorks and was cofounder of the Health Alliance
  for Austin Musicians; and
 
         WHEREAS, Bud Shivers was an exemplary citizen who touched
  the lives of countless people through his generosity and
  commitment to public service; his courage in the face of
  adversity was an inspiration to others, and he leaves behind
  memories that will be cherished forever by his family and many
  friends; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Robert Allan Shivers Jr.; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of Robert Allan Shivers Jr.
 
  Watson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on January 28, 2019, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate