78S41558 JNC-D

By:  Bohac                                                        H.R. No. 326



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Elo Meisetschlaeger on September 22, 
2003, at the age of 84, brought a great loss to his family and wide 
circle of friends; and
	WHEREAS, This native Texan was born on January 20, 1919, in 
Moulton and served his country with distinction in the U.S. Army, 
where he earned the Air Medal, a Presidential Citation, and the Oak 
Leaf Cluster; and
	WHEREAS, A respected community leader, Mr. Meisetschlaeger 
distinguished himself through the years serving as mayor pro-tem, 
city councilman, and secretary of the Hallettsville Chamber of 
Commerce; his career included teaching elementary school and 
employment as an accountant, and he was a valued member of the 
American Legion, the Knights of Columbus, and St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Meisetschlaeger married his beloved wife Susie 
on November 30, 1939, and the couple were blessed with four 
children, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; 
infinitely proud of his family, he also loved baseball, the Houston 
Rockets, Mardi Gras, and trips to the casino; and
	WHEREAS, Beloved and respected, Elo Meisetschlaeger gave 
back to his community in myriad ways, and he leaves behind a legacy 
of achievement that will not soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby honor the life of Elo 
Meisetschlaeger and extend sincere sympathy to his family: to his 
children, James and his wife, Sharon; Thomas and his wife, Jan; 
Sidney; Susanne Spindler and her husband, George III; and Iris; to 
his grandchildren, Michael and his wife, Michelle; Amanda; 
Christopher; Sharon; and John; to his great-grandchildren, 
Alexandra, Caitlin, Amelia, Hannah, and Rachel; to his siblings, 
Stella, Ollie, Jack, Lee, and George; to Rhonda Campbell and Ann 
Frazier; and to the other relatives and many friends of this beloved 
gentleman; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Elo 
Meisetschlaeger.