SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 566
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Albina Schmitz
 
         WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
  passing of Albina Ann Mages Schmitz of Gainesville on May 7,
  2023, at the age of 89; and
         WHEREAS, The former Albina Mages was born to Joe and
  Theresa Bayer Mages on February 15, 1934, in Muenster, and she
  grew up with the companionship of six siblings, Clara, Henrietta,
  Loreta, Norb, Louise, and Polly, and a half-brother, Edgar; she
  graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in 1952, and she
  went on to become a licensed cosmetologist and to work as a
  hairdresser; and
         WHEREAS, On May 30, 1955, she was joined in matrimony to
  John H. Schmitz, with whom she shared a rewarding union that
  spanned nearly five decades; she took great pride in her five
  children, Joe, MaQuita, John, Steve, and the late Carmen Crowsey,
  and with the passing years, she had the pleasure of seeing her
  family grow to include seven grandchildren, Brandi, Tiffany,
  Shelby, Suzanne, Kenadie, Victoria, and Nicholas, and five
  great-grandchildren, Colton, Camryn, Lucy, Henry, and Sally; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Schmitz and her husband owned and operated
  Johnny's B-29 Club and Johnny's DX gas station for many years, and
  after the businesses were sold, she worked in a variety of jobs
  until her retirement; in her leisure hours, she enjoyed baking,
  making afghan blankets, and traveling, and she gave generously of
  her time and talents as a volunteer foster grandparent; a woman
  of strong faith, she was an active and longtime parishioner of
  St. Mary Catholic Church in Gainesville, where she sang in the
  choir, served as a member of the altar society, and coordinated
  communion for nursing home residents and homebound individuals;
  and
         WHEREAS, Although she will be deeply missed, Albina
  Schmitz has left her family and friends with many cherished
  memories, and they will forever hold her close in their hearts;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Albina Ann Mages
  Schmitz and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her
  passing; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Albina Schmitz.
 
  Springer
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 12, 2023, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate