By Denny                                              H.R. No. 1369
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of former McKinney mayor Al Ruschhaupt
 1-2     on January 12, 1999, brought a great loss to the family, friends,
 1-3     and community of this esteemed civic leader; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Mr. Ruschhaupt honorably served his country as a
 1-5     member of the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1946, and in 1947 he
 1-6     and his new wife, Gerri Ruschhaupt, moved to McKinney, where they
 1-7     established McKinney Office Supply; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, This public-spirited gentleman served two terms as
 1-9     McKinney mayor from 1973 to 1979, and he was president of the North
1-10     Texas Council of Governments, in which capacity he worked hard to
1-11     meet the needs of citizens in 14 counties, and he also played a
1-12     significant role in securing a municipal airport for the area; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Mr. Ruschhaupt was a member of the board of
1-14     directors of the Wysong Hospital Corporation, and an active member
1-15     of the McKinney Rotary Club and the First United Methodist Church
1-16     of McKinney; his selfless dedication, professionalism, and
1-17     integrity were greatly appreciated by the citizens of McKinney, and
1-18     his contributions helped to mold the community into a great place
1-19     in which to live, work, and raise a family; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know Al Ruschhaupt will
1-21     long miss his presence, and he will surely be remembered with great
1-22     affection and admiration for many years to come through the lasting
1-23     legacy of achievement he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-1     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Al Ruschhaupt and
 2-2     extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family and to the
 2-3     many friends and relatives of this fine man; and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-5     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
 2-6     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
 2-7     Al Ruschhaupt.