SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 117


In Memory

of

Jacqueline May Schnittker


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Plano in mourning the loss of Jacqueline May Schnittker, who 
died April 24, 2006, at the age of 75; and
	WHEREAS, Born May 3, 1930, in Sandusky, Ohio,
Jackie Schnittker was the only child of Joseph Allen and
Bessie Bender Allen; as both her parents were deaf, Jackie grew 
up signing and interpreting for the deaf; and
	WHEREAS, Jackie attended The Ohio State University and 
worked as a teacher; she married the late Lyle Gene Schnittker on 
April 17, 1954; and
	WHEREAS, The family moved to Plano in 1972, and there 
Jackie dedicated herself to raising her children; she later 
showed that same dedication for more than three decades in 
working for the political community of Collin County; and
	WHEREAS, Jackie Schnittker was a caring and generous woman 
who enriched the lives of all who knew her with her love and 
compassion, her warmth and kindness, and her enthusiasm for 
living each day to the fullest; and
	WHEREAS, She was a devoted 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,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Jacqueline May Schnittker:  
her sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Patty Schnittker and Mike 
and Shelley Schnittker; her daughter and son-in-law, Nancye and 
David Spears; and her seven 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 Jacqueline May Schnittker.
                                                                         Shapiro




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 2, 2006, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate