81R35615 BGU-D
By: Gattis H.R. No. 2751
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Robert
Edgar Shotwell of Georgetown, who passed away on May 6, 2009, at the
age of 77; and
WHEREAS, "Bob Edd" Shotwell was born to Cullen Shotwell and
Mary Louise Carter Shotwell in the town of Eddy, and he went on to
graduate from La Vega High School in Bellmead; he later earned a
bachelor's degree from Baylor University, and he attended
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Shotwell served as a minister
of education at churches in McGregor, Waco, Dallas, and Abilene,
and he further distinguished himself in that capacity for 26 years
at Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin; he contributed to the growth
of all of the churches he so ably served, and he truly enjoyed
mentoring ministers and teaching the Shotwell Sunday School Class;
moreover, he was a valued member of the First Baptist Church of
Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family and to the service of others,
Mr. Shotwell enhanced the lives of many with his faith, kindness,
and generosity, and he will long be remembered by those who were
fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert Edgar Shotwell
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Lane Shotwell; to his children, Laurie Kriegel and her
husband, Kirk, Carter Shotwell and his wife, Michelle, and Robbie
Walters and her husband, Wes; to his grandchildren, Kari Kriegel,
Kyle Kriegel and his wife, Jenni, Lindsey Walls and her husband,
David, Jared Shotwell, and Robert, Rachel, and Russell Walters; and
to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Robert
Shotwell.