81R1299 MDM-D
By: Bohac H.R. No. 728
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Ann K. Schwank of Houston on August
29, 2008, at the age of 80, has deeply saddened all those who were
fortunate enough to know her; and
WHEREAS, A native Texan, the former Ann Knippers was born to
Lewis and Hattie Knippers on July 18, 1928, in Nacogdoches and grew
up in Port Arthur; and
WHEREAS, She married Theodore Edward Schwank on August 19,
1953, and the couple shared a fulfilling union until Mr. Schwank's
passing; the loving mother of two children, Ted and the late Gail
Schwank, she also delighted in her granddaughter, Bridgette; and
WHEREAS, In addition to serving as a PBX operator for the
Houston Post, Mrs. Schwank owned and operated Ann K's of Houston
Hair Salon in the Heights neighborhood for many years; she was a
member of Second Baptist Church and took a lifelong pleasure in the
leisure pursuits of crochet and arts and crafts; and
WHEREAS, Ann Schwank lived a life that was enriched by
cherished family and friends, rewarding work and hobbies, and an
abiding faith, and she will forever hold a treasured place in the
hearts of her loved ones; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ann K. Schwank and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her son,
Ted Schwank, and his wife, Tiffani; to her granddaughter,
Bridgette; to her nieces, Darla Gaudet and April Giles Sowell; to
her nephews, Jimmy and Mark Giles; and to her other relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ann K.
Schwank.