1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1124 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Robert Shoemaker Crowell 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of El Paso in mourning the loss of Robert Shoemaker Crowell, who 1-8 died May 4, 1999, at the age of 81; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Bob Crowell was the son of Mary Shoemaker Crowell, 1-10 who was from a pioneering family in Silver City, New Mexico; his 1-11 father, Douglas C. Crowell, opened the first Cadillac dealership 1-12 in El Paso in 1909 and later opened the D. C. Crowell and Company 1-13 Insurance Agency in 1910; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Bob Crowell graduated from El Paso High School in 1-15 1930 and from The University of Texas at Austin in 1934; he joined 1-16 D. C. Crowell and Company, which later became Echlin Irvin Crowell 1-17 and Company; he served in the United States Army during World War II; 1-18 and 1-19 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Bob Crowell was respected 1-20 for his many accomplishments and his leadership in the community; 2-1 and 2-2 WHEREAS, He was a lifelong member of CPCU, Sigma Alpha 2-3 Epsilon Fraternity, and Los Caballeros; he was a supporter of 2-4 the El Paso Young Men's Christian Association, the El Paso 2-5 Historical Society, the El Paso Symphony Association, and 2-6 The University of Texas Exes; 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, A devout Christian, he was a member of Saint Clement's 2-11 Episcopal Church; and 2-12 WHEREAS, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, 2-13 Nancy Kitson Crowell, and his sister, Catherine Crowell Belk; and 2-14 WHEREAS, Bob Crowell was a devoted husband, father, and 2-15 grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 2-16 forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-17 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-18 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-19 bereaved family of Robert Shoemaker Crowell: his daughters, 2-20 Meredith Crowell, Kitson C. Graham, and Catherine C. Cagle; 2-21 his sons, Douglas C. Crowell and Duncan M. Crowell; his sister, 2-22 Elizabeth Mead; and his grandchildren; and, be it further 2-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 3-1 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 3-2 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 3-3 so in memory of Bob Crowell. 3-4 Shapleigh 3-5 ______________________________________ 3-6 President of the Senate 3-7 I hereby certify that the above 3-8 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-9 on May 26, 1999, by a rising vote. 3-10 ______________________________________ 3-11 Secretary of the Senate 3-12 ______________________________________ 3-13 Member, Texas Senate