1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 975 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Arthur A. Seeligson, Jr. 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of San Antonio in mourning the death of a beloved citizen, 1-8 Arthur A. Seeligson, Jr., who died April 17, 2001, at age 80; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born into a distinguished San Antonio family, 1-10 Mr. Seeligson lived in Texas from his birth in 1920 until his 1-11 family moved to Oklahoma in 1930; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mr. Seeligson attended Phillips Exeter Academy and 1-13 Yale University before embarking on a highly successful career in 1-14 the oil and gas business; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Mr. Seeligson would be known 1-16 for the diversity of his interests and for the enthusiasm with 1-17 which he pursued them; an avid hunter, fisherman, backgammon 1-18 player, and a connoisseur of fine wines, he was particularly 1-19 passionate about horse racing; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Mr. Seeligson owned and bred thoroughbreds for over 2-1 40 years, and the crowning achievement of his lifelong involvement 2-2 in thoroughbred racing came in 1975, when his horse Avatar won the 2-3 Belmont Stakes; his enthusiasm for the sport led him to co-chair the 2-4 statewide campaign for pari-mutuel wagering in Texas in 1967; and 2-5 WHEREAS, A steadfast conservative, Mr. Seeligson also had 2-6 an endless fascination with politics; he twice served as a 2-7 delegate at the Republican National Conventions of 1952 and 1976, 2-8 where he supported General Eisenhower and Governor Ronald Reagan 2-9 respectively; and 2-10 WHEREAS, In addition to his pastimes, Mr. Seeligson held 2-11 directorships on the boards of the National Bank of Commerce 2-12 (San Antonio), the Crane Company, and Cambridge Royalty Company; 2-13 and 2-14 WHEREAS, Mr. Seeligson was appointed an associate of the 2-15 national Board of Smithsonian Associates and served on the boards 2-16 of The University of Texas Marine Science Institute and Saint Mary's 2-17 Hall in San Antonio; he also served as a trustee of the Phillips 2-18 Exeter Academy for several years and took an active interest in its 2-19 direction; and 2-20 WHEREAS, Noted for his unique sense of humor and enthusiasm 2-21 for living, Mr. Seeligson had a host of close friends in this 2-22 country and around the world; all who had the privilege of knowing 2-23 this distinctive soul will cherish their memories of him; and 2-24 WHEREAS, Texas is proud to call Arthur Seeligson its native 3-1 son; a man who achieved great success in life and who dedicated 3-2 himself to many worthy causes, institutions, and endeavors, he 3-3 lived life well; now, therefore, be it 3-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 3-5 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to 3-6 the family of Arthur A. Seeligson, Jr.: his wife, 3-7 Linda Nixon Seeligson; his children, Ramona Seeligson Bass, 3-8 Juliana Seeligson, and Arthur Addison Seeligson III; his 3-9 son-in-law, Lee Marshall Bass; his daughter-in-law, 3-10 Carson Trapnell Seeligson; and his four grandchildren, 3-11 Sophie Seeligson Bass, Perry Richardson Bass II, 3-12 Ramona Frates Bass, and Sinclair Baker Seeligson; and, 3-13 be it further 3-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as 3-15 an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and 3-16 that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 3-17 Arthur A. Seeligson, Jr. 3-18 Wentworth 3-19 ______________________________________ 3-20 President of the Senate 3-21 I hereby certify that the above 3-22 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-23 on May 9, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-24 ______________________________________ 3-25 Secretary of the Senate 3-26 ______________________________________ 3-27 Member, Texas Senate