By: Turner S.R. No. 341
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 George H. Springer
1-5 WHEREAS, The death of George H. Springer of Montalba on
1-6 February 13, 1993, represented a great personal loss to his loved
1-7 ones and many friends throughout the State of Texas; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Born June 5, 1923, in Midlothian, Texas, to
1-9 George Aubrey and Minnie Mae Ramer Springer, Mr. Springer earned
1-10 his bachelor of music degree from Southern Methodist University
1-11 and his master of music degree from Emporia State University; and
1-12 WHEREAS, A man whose life was devoted to his music,
1-13 Mr. Springer performed in his high school band, the 144th Infantry
1-14 Band, Texas Defense Guard Band, American Legion Band, the
1-15 Southern Methodist University Band, and the Emporia State University
1-16 Band; and
1-17 WHEREAS, A man who was honored to serve his country,
1-18 Mr. Springer was a pilot in the United States Navy in World War II;
1-19 and
1-20 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Springer actively
1-21 practiced his faith as a member of the United Methodist Church
1-22 in Montalba; and
1-23 WHEREAS, Mr. Springer learned instrument repair from
2-1 J. R. Kilpatrick, maker of Kilpatrick flutes and piccolos;
2-2 George Springer owned Springer Music Service in Dallas and later
2-3 in Montalba; and
2-4 WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman also authored
2-5 two books on maintenance and repair of band instruments; and
2-6 WHEREAS, Highly esteemed by his colleagues, George Springer
2-7 was a band director for 13 years for schools in Highland Park,
2-8 Dallas, Palestine, and Brownsboro; and
2-9 WHEREAS, This illustrious civic leader served for six years
2-10 as Associate Director of Pageantry for the Cotton Bowl and spent
2-11 five years as Associate Director of Pageantry at the State Fair
2-12 of Texas; he was employed for seven years as a university repair
2-13 technician, high school band clinician, and contest adjudicator
2-14 in Dallas; and
2-15 WHEREAS, Always active in professional organizations,
2-16 George Springer was a member of the National Association of
2-17 Musical Repair Technicians, Texas Musical Educators Association,
2-18 National Education Association, Texas State Teachers Association,
2-19 Texas Classroom Teachers Association, and the Texas Band Masters
2-20 Association; and
2-21 WHEREAS, Mr. Springer's wise counsel and good judgment will
2-22 be greatly missed and remembered with gratitude by those whose lives
2-23 he touched; and
2-24 WHEREAS, Rich in the wisdom of his years, George Springer
2-25 was unquestionably a man of high principles and integrity; his
3-1 passing is mourned by all who knew him; now, therefore, be it
3-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
3-3 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the members
3-4 of his family: his wife, Ruth; his brother, Buford Springer; and
3-5 his sister, May Ruth Jackson; and, be it further
3-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
3-7 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
3-8 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day,
3-9 it do so in memory of George H. Springer.
3-10 _____________________________________
3-11 President of the Senate
3-12 I hereby certify that the
3-13 above Resolution was adopted by
3-14 the Senate on March 1, 1993,
3-15 by a rising vote.
3-16 _____________________________________
3-17 Secretary of the Senate
3-18 _____________________________________
3-19 Member, Texas Senate