H.R. No. 954
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The passing of Wilbert H. Meischen on May 21, 1994,
    1-2  at the age of 71, brought a great loss to the many people who knew
    1-3  and admired this esteemed gentleman; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, A native Texan, he was born in the Garfield
    1-5  community of DeWitt County and moved in his youth to Orange Grove,
    1-6  where he was graduated from high school in 1942; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, Mr. Meischen proudly served his country for three
    1-8  years in the U.S.  Air Force before continuing his education at
    1-9  Texas A&I University in Kingsville, which awarded him his
   1-10  bachelor's and master's degrees; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, In 1949, he took as his bride the former Sue Lenelle
   1-12  Dill of Aransas Pass, and the couple shared a wonderful marriage
   1-13  that was blessed with two devoted sons, Herb and Scott, in whose
   1-14  achievements their father took great pride; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, A gifted educator, Mr. Meischen taught vocational
   1-16  agriculture in Raymondville from 1949 to 1965, during which period
   1-17  he gave generously of his time, talent, and energies to the benefit
   1-18  of hundreds of Texas high school students, helping them to develop
   1-19  a deeper appreciation for and understanding of the land by working
   1-20  closely with them on the 12-acre farm made available for that
   1-21  purpose; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, In 1965, he was elected the fourth executive
   1-23  director of the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of
   1-24  Texas, in which capacity he served with the utmost integrity and
    2-1  distinction until his retirement in 1990; during his remarkable
    2-2  tenure, Mr. Meischen realized many significant achievements for his
    2-3  colleagues in vocational agriculture and set high standards to
    2-4  which others may aspire; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, Throughout his lifetime, Wilbert Meischen's devotion
    2-6  to his family, church, country, and profession were legendary and
    2-7  his contributions in each regard endeared him to all who were
    2-8  privileged to share in his life during his time on this earth; now,
    2-9  therefore, be it
   2-10        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-11  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Wilbert H. Meischen
   2-12  and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family:  to his
   2-13  wife, Sue Meischen of Austin; to his sons and daughter-in-law, Herb
   2-14  Meischen of Wichita, Kansas, and Scott and Beverly Meischen of
   2-15  Dallas; to his three beloved grandchildren, Emily, Michael, and
   2-16  Jonathan; to his brother, Elwood Meischen of Orange Grove; to his
   2-17  sisters-in-law, Betty Greene of Austin and Madeline Meischen of
   2-18  Orange Grove; and to the many other friends and relatives of this
   2-19  fine man; and, be it further
   2-20        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-21  prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
   2-22  House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
   2-23  Wilbert H.  Meischen.