H.R. No. 2220
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
temper the profound sadness that the death of Esther Hilda
Schimschat of Waco on April 25, 2011, brings to all who loved her;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Riesel to Albert and Ella Obearle on
December 11, 1922, the former Esther Obearle was joined in marriage
to Henry Fred Schimschat; the couple shared a rewarding
relationship of 46 years and became the parents of four children;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Schimschat was a lifelong member of Friedens
United Church of Christ, and she demonstrated her faith through her
concern for others; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to her family, Esther Schimschat lived a
caring and purposeful life, and she will forever occupy a treasured
place in the hearts of those who were privileged to know her; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Esther Hilda
Schimschat and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her
family: to her daughters, Marlene Springer and her husband, Louis,
and Lanell Hart and her husband, Oscar; to her son, Raymond
Schimschat, and his wife, Patsy; to her brother, Adolph Obearle,
and his wife, Martha; to her 10 grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; 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 Esther
Schimschat.
Anderson of McLennan
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2220 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House