By: Wentworth S.R. No. 1172 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Hubert J. Schnelle 1-5 WHEREAS, The death of Hubert J. Schnelle on May 14, 1993, 1-6 represented a great personal loss to his loved ones and many friends 1-7 across the State of Texas; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born on January 22, 1920, to Annie and 1-9 Richard J. Schnelle in the Shovel Mountain Community, he was a 1-10 lifelong resident of Marble Falls and attended Marble Falls public 1-11 schools; he graduated from Southwest Texas State University where 1-12 he was the first student to earn a graduate degree in agriculture; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, Courageous and patriotic, Mr. Schnelle served 1-15 his country honorably in the United States Army Air Corps during 1-16 World War II; since he spoke German fluently, he served as an 1-17 interpreter; and 1-18 WHEREAS, In 1948, he began his career as a banker with 1-19 Home State Bank of Marble Falls; the bank had less than $1 million 1-20 on deposit at that time; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Upon his retirement from the presidency of the 1-22 bank in 1984, the deposits in what is now First Interstate Bank 1-23 were over $156 million; and 2-1 WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman's varied and notable 2-2 achievements contributed greatly to the welfare and progress of 2-3 Marble Falls; and 2-4 WHEREAS, His impact on his community was far-reaching; many 2-5 residents of ranches as well as small business owners give credit to 2-6 Mr. Schnelle for enabling them to remain on their property or own 2-7 their own businesses; and 2-8 WHEREAS, A man of high principles and integrity, 2-9 Mr. Schnelle's wise counsel and good judgment will be greatly 2-10 missed and remembered with gratitude by those whose lives he touched; 2-11 and 2-12 WHEREAS, Mr. Schnelle was a respected and vital man in his 2-13 community and his passing is mourned by all who knew him; now, 2-14 therefore, be it 2-15 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-16 73rd Legislature, hereby extend heartfelt condolences to 2-17 the members of his family: his wife, Janie; his son, Eric; his 2-18 daughter, Lisa Schnelle Titus; his sister, Margarite Linder; and 2-19 his two grandchildren; and, be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-21 members of his 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 Hubert J. Schnelle. 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 May 30, 1993, by 3-4 a rising vote. 3-5 _____________________________________ 3-6 Secretary of the Senate 3-7 _____________________________________ 3-8 Member, Texas Senate