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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 183
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Leon Schmidt on the grand occasion of his 95th |
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birthday; and |
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WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is well known for |
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his wisdom and generosity of spirit, and he is a respected |
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citizen of Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, Leon Schmidt was born February 12, 1916, in |
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Yorktown, Texas; a 1932 graduate of Austin High School, he went |
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on to earn a bachelor's degree from The University of Texas and a |
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master's degree from Harvard University; he served the nation as |
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a first lieutenant in the United States Army in the Pacific |
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theater during World War II; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Schmidt married Barbara Cowen on October 11, |
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1953, and the couple raised four children, Robert, Edythe, Rhona, |
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and Sue, who have been a source of much pride and joy; and |
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WHEREAS, In the late 1930s, along with his father, Jacob, |
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Mr. Schmidt opened Yaring's in Austin; it became an iconic |
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business noted for women's fashions and accessories, and for more |
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than 60 years offered personalized customer service to the Austin |
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community; and |
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WHEREAS, Active in community affairs, Mr. Schmidt has been |
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a generous donor to such organizations as Mexic-Arte, Court |
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Appointed Special Advocates for Children, the Dell Jewish |
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Community Center, and the Dell Children's Hospital; and |
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WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of his community, |
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Mr. Schmidt is noted for his business acumen, his compassion for |
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others, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Leon Schmidt on his many |
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achievements and extend to him best wishes for a memorable 95th |
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birthday; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Watson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 9, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |