SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1065


In Memory

of

Luella M. Bennack


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Luella M. Bennack, who died 
April 17, 2003, at the age of 67; and

	WHEREAS, Married to Frank A. Bennack, Jr., for 51 years, 
Luella was a consummate wife and mother and a philanthropist who 
supported numerous national charitable causes; and

	WHEREAS, She was born in San Antonio, attended local schools,
and worked for Joske's of Texas and Sears Roebuck and Company; 
when she moved with her husband to New York, she attended classes 
at Fordham University and devoted herself to raising their five 
daughters and volunteering at their schools; and

	WHEREAS, During her husband's tour of duty with the 
United States Army in Germany, she worked with an intelligence 
agency in Stuttgart; she returned to retailing in the 1980s as 
the owner of her own store, Kropotkin, in New Canaan, Connecticut,
which she operated until retiring in 1992; and

	WHEREAS, As her husband rose through the ranks to 
eventually become president and chief executive officer of 
The Hearst Corporation, Mrs. Bennack became more involved with 
charitable causes, including United Cerebral Palsy, which awarded
her with its Lifetime Service Award last year; and

	WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Mrs. Bennack gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her 
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by 
those who knew her; and

	WHEREAS, Luella Bennack lived her life to the fullest 
and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves 
behind memories that will be treasured forever by her 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 Luella M. Bennack:  her husband, 
Frank A. Bennack, Jr.; her daughters and sons-in-law, 
Shelley Bennack McCullough and Robert, Dr. Laura Bennack and 
Ron Peterson, Diane Bennack Sacchetti and John, Cynthia Hinson 
and Eric, and Julie Bennack; her sisters and brother-in-law, 
Linda Smith and Annabelle Leyendecker and Victor; her brother 
and sister-in-law, Gary Smith and Joanie; and her grandchildren; 
and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for her 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 Luella M. Bennack.
                                                                       Wentworth




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



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate