82R20011 JGH-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1532
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Anthony
Dane Schaefer of Waco, who died on March 30, 2011, at the age of 45;
and
WHEREAS, Dane Schaefer was born in Landstuhl, Germany, on May
5, 1965, to George and Charlene Schaefer; he joined the U.S. Army,
serving in the 82nd Airborne Division from 1984 to 1997 and
attaining the rank of master sergeant; his outstanding efforts in
behalf of his country earned him a Bronze Star; and
WHEREAS, Following his military career, Mr. Schaefer worked
for several electronics companies; he later shared his time and
energy as a volunteer director of the Independence Center, a
community facility for people with mental illness; and
WHEREAS, Dane Schaefer was a brave soldier, a caring husband
and friend, and an advocate for many people in need, and the
contributions he made in each of those roles will long inspire those
who were fortunate enough 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 Anthony Dane
Schaefer and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Deborah Schaefer; to his stepson, Jared
Grooms; to his father, George Schaefer; to his brother, Shane
Schaefer; to his niece, Amanda Schaefer; to his nephew, Charlie
Schaefer; to his aunts, Nelda Rogers, Peggy McClain, and Joy
Shattell; to his uncles, Larry West and Jeff Cagle; 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 Anthony
Dane Schaefer.