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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 961
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                           Louis Albert Schreiner
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins citizens
 1-7     across the state in mourning the death of Louis Albert Schreiner II,
 1-8     who died April 13, 2001, at age 41; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Born October 4, 1959, Louie was a descendant of
1-10     a legendary Texas family; he was the great-grandchild of
1-11     Captain Charles Schreiner, the Texas ranger, merchant, banker,
1-12     and founder of the famous Y.O. Ranch; and
1-13           WHEREAS, A 1981 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin,
1-14     Mr. Schreiner received a bachelor's degree in finance and then
1-15     obtained a degree from the Texas Christian University School of
1-16     Ranch Management; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Louie Schreiner, along with his three brothers,
1-18     operated the Y.O. Ranch, now a 50,000-acre ranch which accommodates
1-19     more than 50 different species of exotic wild animals, the largest
1-20     such collection in North America; and
1-21           WHEREAS, In his role as acting general manager of the
1-22     Y.O. Ranch, Louie Schreiner was able to become a leading figure
1-23     in the auction, hunting, and private sale of exotic animals; he
 2-1     also worked as a real estate broker, director of the Y.O. Land
 2-2     and Cattle Company, and Woodbury Taxidermy; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, Director of the Texas Wildlife Association and the
 2-4     Exotic Wildlife Association and the founder of Texas Wildlife
 2-5     Association Youth Hunt and Safari Club International's Apprentice
 2-6     Hunters Program, Mr. Schreiner hoped to expose as many persons as
 2-7     possible to his passion for exotic, wild animals; and
 2-8           WHEREAS, A well-known community leader, Louis held memberships
 2-9     in the First Presbyterian Church in Kerrville, the San Antonio German
2-10     Club, the Order of the Alamo, and Las Cazadores; and
2-11           WHEREAS, A man who possessed boundless energy and abundant
2-12     enthusiasm for his work and his heritage, Louis Schreiner embodied
2-13     the true Texas spirit; he leaves behind memories that will be
2-14     treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore,
2-15     be it
2-16           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-17     77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family
2-18     of Louis Albert Schreiner II:  his wife, Chrisie; his sons,
2-19     Louis Griffin, Lee Barton, and Luke Phillips; and his brothers,
2-20     Charles Schreiner IV, Walter R. Schreiner, and Gus L. Schreiner;
2-21     and, be it further
2-22           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-23     his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
2-24     Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it
2-25     do so in memory of Louis Albert Schreiner II.
2-26                                                               Wentworth
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 3-1                                         President of the Senate
 3-2                                       I hereby certify that the above
 3-3                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
 3-4                                  on May 8, 2001, by a rising vote.
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 3-6                                         Secretary of the Senate
 3-7                                  ______________________________________
 3-8                                           Member, Texas Senate