By: Carona S.C.R. No. 108 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Judge Mike Schwille on May 14, 1997, 1-2 at the age of 61, has brought a great loss to the family and many 1-3 friends of this esteemed Dallas resident; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Judge Schwille was graduated from North Texas State 1-5 University and Baylor University School of Law; for the last 18 1-6 years, he addressed issues vital to the community as judge of 1-7 Dallas County Criminal Court Number 3, and his remarkable 1-8 dedication earned him the respect and admiration of the entire 1-9 community; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A former assistant district attorney, he served his 1-11 fellow citizens as chief prosecutor for the Dallas County Grand 1-12 Jury, presenting approximately 70,000 cases to that body for its 1-13 consideration during his tenure; and 1-14 WHEREAS, This esteemed jurist shared his extensive knowledge 1-15 as an assistant professor at Abilene Christian University and as an 1-16 instructor at El Centro Junior College and as a lecturer or speaker 1-17 for a number of organizations in Dallas and other areas; and 1-18 WHEREAS, A member of the Texas State Bar Association, the 1-19 Texas District and County Attorney's Association, and the Baylor 1-20 Law Alumni Association, he further contributed to the community 1-21 through his involvement in several groups, including the Rock Creek 1-22 Barbecue Club, the American Legion, the United States Navy League, 1-23 the High Noon Club, and the Deaf Action Center; and 2-1 WHEREAS, In addition to his noteworthy accomplishments in 2-2 these areas, Judge Schwille, who was a United States Navy veteran, 2-3 will be fondly remembered for his hospitality; he expressed his 2-4 appreciation to the members of the United States Marine Corps' Drum 2-5 and Bugle Corps for their inspiring performances by hosting an 2-6 annual Texas Barbecue in their honor at the State Fair of Texas, 2-7 and he was recognized for his gracious gesture by the Commandant of 2-8 the Marine Corps in 1993; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Mike Schwille left an indelible mark on the 2-10 community he was proud to call home, and though his special 2-11 presence will be deeply missed, his memory will long endure in the 2-12 hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be 2-13 it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-15 hereby pay tribute to the life of Judge Mike Schwille and extend 2-16 sincere sympathy to the members of his family: his wife, Carolyn 2-17 Schwille; his son, Edward C. Schwille; his first cousins, Earl 2-18 Bullock, Marsue Williams, Ed Martin Schwille, Dorothy Green, Mary 2-19 Ellen Newsome, and Dr. Paul Schwille; and his many other friends 2-20 and relatives; and, be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-22 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-23 Senate and House of Representatives adjourn this day, they do so in 2-24 memory of Judge Mike Schwille.