By Lewis of Orange H.C.R. No. 194
77R4914 JKB-D
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Stella Mae Schroeder of Brenham on
1-2 November 26, 2000, at the age of 83, brought a great loss to the
1-3 family and many friends of this beloved woman; and
1-4 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mrs. Schroeder was born on October
1-5 19, 1917, and attended Brenham High School; she married Alvin F.
1-6 Schroeder on February 19, 1939, and their family grew to include
1-7 two children, Alvin Neal and Debbie, and six cherished
1-8 grandchildren; and
1-9 WHEREAS, In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, she
1-10 was a longtime member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and
1-11 was active with the VFW Auxiliary and the American Legion
1-12 Auxiliary; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Mrs. Schroeder was adored by her close-knit family
1-14 and many friends, and though she will be missed by all who knew
1-15 her, her spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of the many
1-16 people whose lives she touched; now, therefore, be it
1-17 RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-18 hereby pay tribute to the life of Stella Mae Schroeder and extend
1-19 sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her son and his
1-20 wife, Alvin Neal and Judee Schroeder; to her daughter and her
1-21 husband, Debbie and Jack Fickessen; to her grandchildren, Suzanne
1-22 and Lori Schroeder, Jami Cowan, Chase Fickessen, Dee Dee Roberts,
1-23 and David Wilson; to her sister, Lillian Buck; to her
1-24 sisters-in-law, Lillie and Helen Schroeder; and to her other
2-1 relatives and friends; and, be it further
2-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-3 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas
2-4 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn today, they do so in
2-5 memory of Stella Mae Schroeder.