SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 928

In Memory

of

Veva Ball Hasslocher

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Veva Ball Hasslocher, who died May 6, 2009, at the age of 85; and

WHEREAS, Veva Hasslocher was born March 2, 1924, in Kentucky; she moved with her family to San Antonio during World War II; and

WHEREAS, After the war, she met her future husband, Jim Hasslocher, while renting a bicycle at a shop behind his restaurant, the original Jim's Restaurant; together, they worked in partnership to build a successful chain of restaurants while raising their five children and providing for an extended family of Frontier Enterprise employees; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Hasslocher was a founding member of the San Antonio Restaurant Association Women's Auxiliary and served two terms as its president, and that organization honored her with its first Lifetime Achievement Award; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Hasslocher was known for the impressive outdoor decorative displays she created every holiday season at her home, and her capacity to maintain relationships through calling, writing, and encouraging others is a testament to her loyalty and kindness; and

WHEREAS, A woman of courage, grace, and compassion, she gave generously to others, and her wisdom, dauntless spirit, and determination to live each day to the fullest will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Hasslocher was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by her family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Veva Ball Hasslocher: her husband, Jim Hasslocher; her children, Susan Hasslocher, Caryn Hasslocher and her husband Tony Koch, Bobby Hasslocher, Jimmy Hasslocher and his wife Tracie, and Julie Stirman; her sister, Carol; and her 14 grandchildren and five great-grandsons; 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 Veva Ball Hasslocher.

Wentworth

Uresti

Van de Putte

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 15, 2009, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate