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