82R16153 JNC-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1159
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of Arthur Schaffer of Waco, who passed away on March 12,
2011, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Arthur Schaffer was
born in Galveston on August 28, 1925, to Henry and Frances Schaffer;
he answered his nation's call to duty during World War II and
graduated from Baylor University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Schaffer had a notable career with
American-Amicable Life Insurance Company that spanned more than six
decades; above all else, he was devoted to his family; he shared
many happy years with his wife, Billie, before her passing, and he
enjoyed the company of his children, Dawn and Steve, and his three
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Arthur Schaffer lived a rich and rewarding life, and
he will long be remembered with great admiration by all those who
were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Arthur Schaffer and
extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his
daughter, Dawn Murray, and her husband, Steve; to his son, Steve
Schaffer; to his grandchildren, Carrie and Cameron Blain and Chloe
Murray; to his sisters, Louise Green and her husband, Charles, and
Mindy Gorrono; and to his other relatives and 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 Arthur
Schaffer.