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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close on |
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February 23, 2019, with the passing of Barbara Kiefer Schellhase of |
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Kerrville at the age of 84; and |
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WHEREAS, The daughter of Albert and Merle Kiefer, the former |
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Barbara Kiefer was born on May 5, 1934, in Kerrville, where she grew |
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up with a sister, Peggy; during her time at Tivy High School, she |
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lettered in tennis, participated in art competitions, and competed |
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as a barrel racer for three consecutive years at the state |
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championship rodeo; following her graduation, she attended |
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Southwest Texas State Teachers College; and |
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WHEREAS, She wed her childhood sweetheart, Walter |
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Schellhase, in 1953, and the couple went on to share a rewarding |
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marriage that spanned more than 65 years; she was a steadfast |
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supporter of her husband's long career in the military, and she |
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received a number of awards in recognition of her commitment to the |
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U.S. Army Reserve; a devoted caregiver and beloved mother, |
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Mrs. Schellhase took great pride in her children, Vicki and Scott, |
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and with the passing years she had the pleasure of seeing her family |
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grow to include two grandchildren, Devan and Kiefer; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Schellhase further dedicated her time to |
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serving her community, particularly through hospital volunteering, |
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and she was an active member of the Click & Clog dance team that |
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performed for local civic groups and nursing homes; and |
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WHEREAS, Although Barbara Schellhase is deeply missed, |
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memories of her strength, her faith, and her passion for life remain |
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to comfort and inspire those she leaves behind; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Barbara Kiefer |
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Schellhase and extend heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Barbara |
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Schellhase. |