1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 637 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 William R. Seltzer 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Midland in mourning the death of William R. Seltzer, who died 1-8 March 29, 1997, at the age of 75; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born in Gainesville, Texas, on November 12, 1921, 1-10 Bill Seltzer graduated from Texas Christian University and Southern 1-11 Methodist University Law School; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Enlisting in the United States Army Air Corps during 1-13 World War II, Bill served as a flight engineer in B-17s and helped 1-14 train B-17 air crews; honorably discharged in 1946, he earned the 1-15 American Campaign Medal, the Pacific Campaign Medal, and the 1-16 World War II Victory Medal; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Bill Seltzer and Joy Wallis were married on 1-18 August 29, 1941, in Cleburne, Texas; they moved to Midland 1-19 in 1950; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Bill was dedicated to his work with Richardson and 1-21 Bass Oil Company and worked for various Bass organizations for 1-22 25 years; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Mr. Seltzer became an Independent Landman and an oil 2-1 and gas investor after his employment with the Bass organizations; 2-2 and 2-3 WHEREAS, One who enjoyed the fellowship of his peers, he was a 2-4 member of the American Association of Petroleum Landmen, a director 2-5 and member of the Permian Basin Landmens Association, a member of 2-6 the State Bar of Texas, and the Midland County Bar Association; and 2-7 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 2-8 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 2-9 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-10 WHEREAS, Bill Seltzer was a devoted husband, father, and 2-11 grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 2-12 forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-14 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-15 family of William R. Seltzer: his wife, Joy Seltzer; his children, 2-16 Shauna Lee Redwine and Charles Wallis Seltzer; his sister, Lee Petty; 2-17 his brother, Michael Seltzer; and his five grandchildren; and, be it 2-18 further 2-19 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-20 for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-21 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 2-22 so in memory of Bill Seltzer. 2-23 Wentworth 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 President of the Senate 2-26 I hereby certify that the above 2-27 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-1 on May 2, 1997, by a rising vote. 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 Secretary of the Senate 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 Member, Texas Senate