By: Bivins S.R. No. 530
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Charlotte L. Quackenbush
1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the
1-6 citizens of Amarillo in mourning the loss of Charlotte L. Quackenbush
1-7 who died March 17, 1993, at the age of 70; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Born in San Juan Capistrano, California,
1-9 Charlotte Quackenbush moved to Amarillo in 1957 from La Habra,
1-10 California; and
1-11 WHEREAS, She received a bachelor's degree in primary
1-12 education and art in 1944 from the University of Southern California;
1-13 and
1-14 WHEREAS, Charlotte Quackenbush was dedicated to her work
1-15 as a civic leader and was nominated for Woman of the Year in 1978
1-16 by her Beta Sigma Phi chapter; and
1-17 WHEREAS, She was a member of the Amarillo Art Center, a
1-18 founder of the Art Alliance, and a leading member of the
1-19 Symphony Guild; she was a Patron of Symphony and had served as
1-20 co-chairman of the Amarillo Symphony Phonathon; and
1-21 WHEREAS, A woman of many interests who devoted countless
1-22 hours to volunteer work, she had been a member of the
1-23 Saint Anthony's Foundation and Saint Anthony's Hospital Auxiliary,
2-1 served on the Health Advisory Committee at Amarillo College, and
2-2 served as president of the Olsen Park Garden Club; and
2-3 WHEREAS, Respected in the community for her many
2-4 accomplishments, Charlotte Quackenbush was an exemplary lady who
2-5 gave unselfishly of her time to others; and
2-6 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mrs. Quackenbush was a member
2-7 of the First Presbyterian Church and the Texas Presbyterian
2-8 Foundation Board of Directors; and
2-9 WHEREAS, Her wisdom, warmth, enthusiasm, and compassion will
2-10 not be forgotten by those who knew her; and
2-11 WHEREAS, Charlotte Quackenbush was a devoted wife and mother,
2-12 and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
2-13 her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
2-14 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-15 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
2-16 family of Charlotte L. Quackenbush: her husband, Bill Quackenbush;
2-17 her son, Jack Quackenbush; her daughter, Louise Wisian; her brothers,
2-18 Carl Buckheim and Larry Buckheim; and her four grandchildren; and,
2-19 be it further
2-20 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-21 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
2-22 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
2-23 in memory of Charlotte L. Quackenbush.
2-24 _____________________________________
2-25 President of the Senate
3-1 I hereby certify that the
3-2 above Resolution was adopted by
3-3 the Senate on March 31, 1993,
3-4 by a rising vote.
3-5 _____________________________________
3-6 Secretary of the Senate
3-7 _____________________________________
3-8 Member, Texas Senate