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By: Craddick H.R. No. 84
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Max A. Schumann, Jr., of Midland, Registered
Professional Land Surveyor No. 137, is being honored by the area
chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors as the
oldest registered land surveyor in the State of Texas and for more
than a half-century of service as an esteemed member of that
profession; and
WHEREAS, Born in Fort Bend County on November 1, 1922, Mr.
Schumann attended schools in Sugar Land, where he excelled in
lettering and drafting; after earning his high school diploma, he
enrolled at Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in civil
engineering; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Schumann's collegiate life was interrupted by
World War II, during which period he distinguished himself as a 2nd
Lieutenant with the U.S. Army, reconstructing bridges in Italy that
had been destroyed by the Nazis; and
WHEREAS, Following the completion of his military service,
Mr. Schumann returned to the United States and Texas A&M; a
professional engineer of Texas and New Mexico as well as a
registered public land surveyor, Mr. Schumann initially worked for
the Texas Highway Department but began employment with The Avery
Stanford Company of Midland in 1948; throughout the ensuing years,
he has excelled in his vocation, serving as the area's county
engineer for more than 10 years and founding, with D. H. "Doc"
Jenkins in 1951, a business that is known today as Schumann
Engineering Co., Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Not only is Mr. Schumann highly regarded for his
successful career, but he is also a vital figure in his community; a
member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, where he has chaired the Family
Fair and served as president of the PTA, he is a past Grand Knight of
the Knights of Columbus and remains active in the Lay Carmelite
community through his church, as well as the Midland Memorial
Hospital Auxiliary and his local TSPS chapter; and
WHEREAS, Although the craft of his profession has changed
dramatically over the course of his career, Max Schumann has
continued to adhere to the highest standards of excellence and
serves as an inspirational role model to those who have followed in
his footsteps; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Max A. Schumann,
Jr., for his remarkable career as a registered professional land
surveyor and honor him for a lifetime of achievement in his chosen
profession; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Schumann as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.