1-1                                     1
 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 75
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                             Marcus Nils Mauritz
 1-6           WHEREAS, The passing of Marcus Nils "Pat" Mauritz on
 1-7     August 1, 1998, at the age of 61, brought a great loss to the
 1-8     family and friends of this beloved gentleman; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Born in Victoria on October 30, 1936, Mr. Mauritz
1-10     was one of the first members of Boy Scout Troop 135 in Ganado in
1-11     1948; he graduated from Ganado High School and, in 1959, earned a
1-12     bachelor of science degree from Texas A&M University, where he was
1-13     active in Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity; and
1-14           WHEREAS, He served his country with distinction as a member
1-15     of the United States Army and attained the rank of captain;
1-16     following his military service, he began a career as an independent
1-17     cattleman; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Mr. Mauritz was a devoted family man who enjoyed
1-19     a happy and rewarding relationship with his wife of 37 years,
1-20     Mitzi McClung Mauritz; they were married on April 29, 1961, in
1-21     Houston, and their union was blessed with three children; and
1-22           WHEREAS, A dedicated community leader, Mr. Mauritz served
1-23     for many years as the Victoria County Republican Party chairman,
1-24     and he maintained an active interest in contributing to the
 2-1     quality of life in the Ganado area; he was a long-standing member
 2-2     of Saint James Lutheran Church and supported scouting and funding
 2-3     for scholarships for Ganado-area youth; his ongoing support was
 2-4     exemplified by his funding of a College of Agriculture endowed
 2-5     scholarship and a permanently endowed 12th Man Scholarship to
 2-6     Texas A&M University; and
 2-7           WHEREAS, Mr. Mauritz received a number of honors and
 2-8     accolades for his charitable efforts; his tributes include a 1994
 2-9     Texas A&M University Outstanding Alumnus designation from the
2-10     College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and receipt of the
2-11     Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Recognition Award
2-12     and the Texas Rice Industry Outstanding Service Award from the
2-13     Texas Rice Improvement Association; and
2-14           WHEREAS, He was also named a recipient of a special
2-15     recognition award for service "Above and Beyond" by the College of
2-16     Agriculture Development Council of Texas A&M University, and he won
2-17     an Outstanding Service Award for representing the NASULGC Council
2-18     for Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching; in addition, he
2-19     was selected for the Rotary International Paul Harris Fellowship
2-20     Award; and
2-21           WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know
2-22     Marcus Nils "Pat" Mauritz will long miss his presence, but
2-23     his generous spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of
2-24     the many individuals whose lives he touched; now, therefore,
2-25     be it
2-26           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 3-1     76th Legislature, honor the memory of Marcus Nils "Pat" Mauritz
 3-2     and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family:  his
 3-3     wife, Mitzi Mauritz; his son and daughter, Nils Patrick Mauritz
 3-4     and Madelyn M. Mauritz; his mother, Helen Mauritz; his sister
 3-5     and brother-in-law, Cookie and Mark Streng; his brother and
 3-6     sister-in-law, D. Charles "Chuck" and Sara Mauritz; and the many
 3-7     other relatives and friends of this esteemed gentleman; and, be
 3-8     it further
 3-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
3-10     prepared for the members of his family as an expression of deepest
3-11     sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns
3-12     this day, it do so in memory of Marcus Nils "Pat" Mauritz. 
3-13                                                              Armbrister
3-14                                  ______________________________________
3-15                                         President of the Senate
3-16                                       I hereby certify that the above
3-17                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-18                                  on January 25, 1999, by a rising vote.
3-19                                  ______________________________________
3-20                                         Secretary of the Senate
3-21                                  ______________________________________
3-22                                           Member, Texas Senate