SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 91


In Memory

of

Jim Wacker


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of San Marcos in mourning the loss of Jim Wacker, who 
died August 26, 2003, at the age of 66; and

	WHEREAS, Born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 28, 1937, Jim 
was the son of the Eleanor Wacker and the Reverend Herbert Wacker; 
and

	WHEREAS, Jim Wacker received a bachelor's degree from 
Valparaiso University in Indiana in 1960; he later earned a 
master's degree from Wayne State University in Michigan and a 
doctorate from the University of Nebraska; and

	WHEREAS, During a football coaching career that spanned
26 years, Coach Wacker became known as an inspirational leader
who possessed extraordinary enthusiasm, uncommon integrity,
and genuine talent; he served as head coach at Texas Lutheran 
College, North Dakota State University, Southwest Texas State 
University, Texas Christian University, and the University of 
Minnesota; and

	WHEREAS, Jim Wacker led his Texas Lutheran College 
Bulldogs to the National Association of Intercollegiate 
Athletics Division II championship twice in a row, in 1974 and
in 1975; he achieved a similar feat during his coaching career at 
Southwest Texas State University when the Bobcats claimed the 
national championship title in Division II of the National 
Collegiate Athletic Association in 1981 and again in 1982; and

	WHEREAS, After retiring from coaching at the University of 
Minnesota in 1996, he returned to Southwest Texas State University
in 1998 to serve as athletic director; more recently, he worked 
as a special assistant for athletic projects with the office of 
the president; he retired from the school in 2002; and

	WHEREAS, Jim is fondly remembered as a man who faced daily 
challenges with a courageous and positive attitude; at Southwest 
Texas State University, where he spent many happy years, he was 
considered the embodiment of the spirit and enthusiasm of the 
campus; and

	WHEREAS, Jim Wacker lived his life to the fullest and was
a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind 
memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many 
friends; now, therefore, be it


	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,                           

78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Jim Wacker:  his wife,
Lil Wacker; his sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Susie, Steve 
and Kyrrha, and Tom and Nikki Wacker; his grandchildren, Chris, 
Karl, David, Jaslyn, Jaryn, Genna, and Luke; his brother,
the Reverend Dave Wacker, and his wife, Pat; his sister,
Margaret Baeten, and her husband, George; and other beloved 
family members; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Jim Wacker.
                                                                       Wentworth




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on October 2, 2003, by 
a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate