1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1095 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Royal Wade Lorenz 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins citizens 1-7 of Stockdale and Lake Jackson in mourning the passing of 1-8 Royal Wade Lorenz, who died May 8, 2001; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Lorenz was regional manager for Dow Chemical 1-10 USA and was active with the Texas Chemical Council in Austin; 1-11 respected for his industry knowledge, his expertise was solicited 1-12 by both the Texas Legislature and the United States Congress; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Born December 6, 1925, in Stockdale, Texas, 1-14 Mr. Lorenz completed his education at Texas A&M University, 1-15 where he ultimately earned a master's degree in economics; and 1-16 WHEREAS, During World War II, Mr. Lorenz served his country 1-17 faithfully in the United States Navy and flew combat missions along 1-18 the China Coast; during the Cold War, he was recalled to active 1-19 duty and assigned to a destroyer fleet patrolling the Mediterranean, 1-20 Caribbean, and North Atlantic; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Lorenz served as 2-2 chairman of the Texas Good Roads Association, president of the 2-3 Texas and South Texas Chambers of Commerce, and vice president 2-4 of government relations for the Texas A&M University Former 2-5 Students Association; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Throughout his long and distinguished career, 2-7 Mr. Lorenz received the steadfast support and love of his wife, 2-8 Patsy Ruth McCloud Lorenz, whom he married on August 15, 1947; 2-9 the couple lived in Lake Jackson for more than 30 years before 2-10 retiring to Stockdale; and 2-11 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and goodwill, 2-12 Royal Wade Lorenz gave unselfishly of his time and talent 2-13 for the betterment of others; this devoted businessman and 2-14 community leader leaves behind memories that will be treasured 2-15 forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-17 77th Legislature, hereby send condolences to the family of 2-18 Royal Wade Lorenz: his wife, Pat; his son, Clay; and his 2-19 sister, Betty; and, be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as 2-21 an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and 2-22 that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-23 Royal Wade Lorenz. 2-24 Brown 3-1 Armbrister 3-2 Whitmire 3-3 ______________________________________ 3-4 President of the Senate 3-5 I hereby certify that the above 3-6 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-7 on May 17, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-8 ______________________________________ 3-9 Secretary of the Senate 3-10 ______________________________________ 3-11 Member, Texas Senate 3-12 ______________________________________ 3-13 Member, Texas Senate 3-14 ______________________________________ 3-15 Member, Texas Senate