1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1054 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Charles Schreiner III 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins 1-7 the citizens of Central Texas in mourning the loss of 1-8 Charles "Charlie" Schreiner III, who died April 22, 2001, at 1-9 the age of 74; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Born January 6, 1927, in San Antonio, 1-11 Charlie Schreiner attended San Antonio Academy, the Schreiner 1-12 Institute in Kerrville, and Texas Military Institute; he earned 1-13 a bachelor of arts degree from The University of Texas at Austin 1-14 in 1947; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Schreiner's grandfather was Captain 1-16 Charles Schreiner, a Texas Ranger, and Charlie was a historian 1-17 who devoted much of his time to studying and preserving Texas 1-18 Ranger memorabilia; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Charlie Schreiner was dedicated to his work 1-20 as manager of the Y.O. Ranch from 1949 to 1976; he continued 1-21 to live on the ranch and was active in numerous Central Texas 2-1 organizations throughout his life; he was predeceased by his son, 2-2 Louis Schreiner II; and 2-3 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Charlie was respected 2-4 and beloved for his many accomplishments and his engaging 2-5 personality; he was a legendary Hill Country figure who was 2-6 known for his signature hat, as well as for his myriad interests 2-7 and talents; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Charlie was president of the 12,000-member Texas 2-9 Sheep and Goat Raisers Association in 1960, and in 1964, he 2-10 founded the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association, which now has 2-11 2,000 members in 48 states and Canada; he also founded the Exotic 2-12 Wildlife Association, which is comprised of 600 members who are 2-13 devoted to raising exotic wildlife and hoofstock; and 2-14 WHEREAS, A well-known civic leader, Charlie served on the 2-15 board of directors of the Lower Colorado River Authority from 2-16 1974 to 1980; he was a longtime board member of the First Federal 2-17 Savings and Loan Association, Frost National Bank in San Antonio, 2-18 Schreiner Bancshares in Kerrville, Southwest National Bank in 2-19 Austin, Ingram State Bank, and First National Bank in Boerne; and 2-20 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 2-21 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 2-22 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; 2-23 and 3-1 WHEREAS, Charlie Schreiner lived his life to the fullest 3-2 and was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves 3-3 behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and 3-4 many friends; now, therefore, be it 3-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 3-6 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to 3-7 the bereaved family of Charles Schreiner III: his wife, 3-8 Karol Schreiner; his sons and daughters-in-law, 3-9 Charles Schreiner IV and Mary Helen, Walter R. Schreiner and 3-10 Teri, Gus L. Schreiner and Lori, and Chrisie Schreiner; his 3-11 stepdaughter and her husband, Deborah James and Marty; and his 3-12 11 grandchildren; and, be it further 3-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 3-14 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 3-15 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 3-16 day, it do so in memory of Charlie Schreiner. 3-17 Wentworth 3-18 ______________________________________ 3-19 President of the Senate 3-20 I hereby certify that the above 3-21 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-22 on May 16, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-23 ______________________________________ 3-24 Secretary of the Senate 3-25 ______________________________________ 3-26 Member, Texas Senate