SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 640
In Memory
of
William George Berchelmann
WHEREAS, The Texas Senate joins the citizens of San Antonio
in mourning the loss of William George "Bill" Berchelmann, who
died March 7, 2003, at the age of 51; and
WHEREAS, Bill was born in San Antonio on May 10, 1951, to
Mary Louise Staak Berchelmann and Dr. August George Berchelmann;
he graduated from The University of Texas at Austin and earned
his doctorate of jurisprudence degree from Saint Mary's
University School of Law; and
WHEREAS, A man who always found the good in the world,
Bill had the ability to lift everyone's spirits with his positive
attitude; a mentor and a friend to many in the community, he was
never too busy to come to the assistance of others; and
WHEREAS, He was known as a man who could make others laugh
in the face of adversity, and the valor he showed throughout his
life was an inspiration to all who knew him; and
WHEREAS, Bill participated in numerous professional
organizations, including the San Antonio Bar association and the
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; he also served his
community as a member of the Board of Directors of the South Texas
Blood and Tissue Center and Vital Alliance; and
WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity,
Bill gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom,
warmth, and sense of humor will not be forgotten by those who
knew him; and
WHEREAS, Bill Berchelmann was a devoted husband and
father, 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, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of William George Berchelmann: his wife,
Ellen Berchelmann; his daughters, Melanie, Natalie, and
Courtney Berchelmann; his stepsons, Chad and Kurt Lindig; his
brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Jan Berchelmann, Jimmy
and Claire Berchelmann, and Stephen Berchelmann; his sisters
and brothers-in-law, Mary Ann and Phil Davis, Christine and
Gerald Mann, Katie and Merle Gothard, and Johanna and
Terry McDonald; 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 William George Berchelmann.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 22, 2003, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate