1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 682 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Theodore Stephen Scibienski 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Corpus Christi and South Texas in mourning the 1-8 passing of one of the area's most esteemed and well-loved 1-9 residents, Theodore Stephen Scibienski, who died at the age 1-10 of 89; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Filling all of his allotted time on earth with 1-12 devotion to his family, friends, church, and community, he leaves 1-13 a legacy of dedication to improving health care for the children 1-14 of South Texas that will be cherished by generations yet to come; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, Affectionately known by his friends as Ted or 1-17 Mr. Ted, the native of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, was born 1-18 October 24, 1910; having received his electrical engineering 1-19 degree from Rutgers University, he pursued graduate studies 1-20 at Columbia University and Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Unable to find suitable work in New Jersey, the 1-22 enterprising young man headed south, concluding his journey in 2-1 Corpus Christi with $1.50 in his pocket; beginning his notable 2-2 career as a construction worker, Mr. Scibienski soon after became 2-3 involved in the oil and gas business and retired after selling the 2-4 LaGloria Oil and Gas Company partnership; and 2-5 WHEREAS, The highly respected businessman was named 2-6 Vice-President of Corpus Christi Bank and Trust in the 1950s 2-7 and was elected to the Robert Driscoll and Julia Driscoll and 2-8 Robert Driscoll, Jr. Foundation Board of Directors in 1955, an 2-9 affiliation that lasted 45 years; in 1981, he was named Chairman 2-10 of the Driscoll Foundation and Chairman of the Driscoll Children's 2-11 Hospital; tremendous accomplishments were made that benefitted 2-12 thousands of Texans; and 2-13 WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the Driscoll Children's 2-14 Hospital made great progress in fulfilling the will of 2-15 Robert and Julia Driscoll that any child be provided with 2-16 services regardless of their ability to pay; due to his 2-17 inspiration and guidance, Driscoll's teaching hospital improved 2-18 and progressed and its alumni now assure that children all over 2-19 South Texas are getting better health care; under his leadership 2-20 a new facility was constructed; in his role as Chairman of the 2-21 hospital and the foundation, Mr. Scibienski was always approachable 2-22 and accessible; and 2-23 WHEREAS, His diverse business interests also included 2-24 ownership of Las Minas Ranch, partnership in Las Minas Cattle 2-25 Company, Dolores Ranch Company, Dolores Development Company, 2-26 Prima Petroleum Company, Gulf Terminal Grain Company, United 3-1 Savings Association, and First State Bank; and 3-2 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 3-3 he gave unselfishly of his time to others and his community; 3-4 his active involvement included the Corpus Christi Cathedral, 3-5 Prestigious Papal Order, The Knights of the Equestrian Order 3-6 of the Holy Sepulchre, Corpus Christi Museum, Corpus Christi 3-7 Symphony Orchestra, Texas Hospital Association, American Red 3-8 Cross, and Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce; and 3-9 WHEREAS, Recognized for his humanitarian efforts, 3-10 Mr. Scibienski was honored by the National Conference of Christians 3-11 and Jews with the "Brotherhood Award" in 1978 and by the Gulf Coast 3-12 Council Boy Scouts of America with the "Distinguished Citizen Award" 3-13 in 1991; he was elected King Alonzo XXXI in 1984 by the Buccaneer 3-14 Days Commission and was the 34th recipient of the Mr. South Texas 3-15 Award; and 3-16 WHEREAS, Few have given so freely of their time and energies 3-17 as this exceptional businessman and humanitarian; he was valued 3-18 and loved by all who knew him, and his death will be felt by all 3-19 of those who benefitted from his love, his friendship, and his 3-20 generosity; now, therefore, be it 3-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 3-22 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 3-23 family of Theodore Stephen Scibienski: his beloved wife of 3-24 64 years, Virgie Clay Scibienski; his daughters and sons-in-law, 3-25 Helen Claire and Rod Swetman and Suzanne Marie and Murray Bass; 3-26 his son and daughter-in-law, Stephen Clay and Linda Scibienski; 4-1 his sisters, Elizabeth Terentz, Evangeline Darago, and 4-2 Eleanor Schultz; and his 10 grandchildren and seven 4-3 great-grandchildren; and, be it further 4-4 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 4-5 for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 4-6 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 4-7 do so in memory of Theodore Stephen Scibienski. 4-8 Truan 4-9 Armbrister Gallegos Ogden 4-10 Barrientos Harris Shapiro 4-11 Bernsen Haywood Shapleigh 4-12 Bivins Jackson Sibley 4-13 Brown Lindsay Staples 4-14 Cain Lucio Van de Putte 4-15 Carona Madla Wentworth 4-16 Duncan Moncrief West 4-17 Ellis Nelson Whitmire 4-18 Fraser Zaffirini 4-19 Ratliff, President of the Senate 4-20 ______________________________________ 4-21 President of the Senate 4-22 I hereby certify that the above 4-23 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 4-24 on April 9, 2001, by a rising vote. 4-25 ______________________________________ 4-26 Secretary of the Senate 4-27 ______________________________________ 4-28 Dean of the Senate