78R592 MW-D

By:  Chisum                                                     H.C.R. No. 12 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Robert O. "Bob" Schnell of Borger was an outstanding 
Texan whose passing on June 29, 2002, at the age of 77, brought 
great sorrow to his family, friends, and community; and
	WHEREAS, Born on August 10, 1924, Mr. Schnell graduated from 
high school in Spearman, Texas; he served his country with honor 
during World War II as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps stationed 
in England; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Schnell returned to Spearman in 1946 and joined 
his father in the electrical contracting business before accepting 
a position with the First State Bank of Spearman; after attending 
the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist 
University, he moved to Borger and worked for the First National 
Bank until he retired as vice president; and
	WHEREAS, Long active in his community, Mr. Schnell devoted 
much of his time and energy to the Boy Scouts of America, FFA, 4-H, 
and the Salvation Army; his many civic contributions also included 
working with the regional planning board, airport board, county 
extension service, Veterans Land Board, and chamber of commerce; 
and
	WHEREAS, Deeply loyal to the Freemasons, Mr. Schnell was 
raised October 25, 1948, in Hansford Lodge No. 1040 in Spearman; 
over the years he distinguished himself in a number of capacities, 
including Worshipful Master, Grand Junior Warden, and District 
Deputy Grand Master; as Grand Master of Texas Masons in 1993, he 
displayed exemplary leadership and contributed significantly to 
the success of the endowed membership program and many other 
projects; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Schnell attended the First Christian Church of 
Borger, where he served as a trustee and taught Sunday school; when 
not working in behalf of his community, he enjoyed flying, golfing, 
hunting, and fishing; and
	WHEREAS, A talented man with a generous heart, Mr. Schnell 
was a successful businessman, able church and community leader, and 
faithful Mason; he enriched the lives of countless individuals, and 
his spirit will continue to live in the hearts of the many people 
whose lives he so deeply touched; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert O. "Bob" Schnell and extend 
sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Lucille 
Schnell; to his sons and daughters-in-law, Clay and Pam Schnell and 
Michael and Patti Schnell; to his stepchildren and their spouses, 
John and Susan Witt, Tom Witt, Randy Witt, Cari Witt, and Lori Witt 
Tucker and her husband, Tim; to his grandchildren, Rob Schnell, 
Tyler Schnell, Ryan Schnell, Paige Tucker, Pierce Tucker, Hannah 
Witt, Holli Witt, and Devin Witt; to his brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Louis and Barbara Schnell and Aaron Lloyd  and 
Danny Jean Schnell; to his sisters and brothers-in-law, Arlene and 
Burl Bohannon, Betty and Kenneth Parker, and Kayleen and Howard 
Carter; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of 
Robert O. Schnell.