SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 978
In Memory
of
Louis Herbert Stumberg
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Louis Herbert
Stumberg, who died May 3, 2011, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Louis Stumberg was born on April 17, 1924, in San
Antonio; he graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in
1947 and went on to become a highly successful businessman and
community leader who was active in governmental and civic
affairs; and
WHEREAS, He and his father and brother founded a frozen
foods franchise, Patio Mexican Foods, in 1946, and in 1957, Louis
Stumberg became president of Patio Foods, Incorporated; the
company was later acquired by R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and
he served as vice chairman of RJR Foods, Incorporated; following
a later merger, he served as vice chairman of Del Monte USA until
retiring in 1986; and
WHEREAS, He was dedicated to his work as a civilian aide to
the secretary of the army and to his work with civic leaders who
lobbied for the construction of the Brooke Army Medical Center;
his extensive involvement in his community included serving as a
member of The University of Texas at San Antonio Development
Board, as chairman of a United Way campaign, and as director of
the San Antonio Community of Churches; he was a former president
of the Alamo Area Council of the Boy Scouts; and
WHEREAS, He was an exemplary gentleman whose philosophy of
life centered on sharing his blessings with others; he gave
unselfishly of his time and energy to innumerable causes, and he
was respected for his generosity and many accomplishments; he
enjoyed spending time on his ranches and was known for inviting
wounded soldiers and their families to hunt and fish on his land;
and
WHEREAS, Louis Stumberg was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather and was beloved by his family and friends, and he
will be greatly missed by all who were privileged to share in his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Louis Herbert Stumberg: his wife, Mary Pat; his
daughter, Diana Marjorie Stumberg; his sons, Eric Byrne Stumberg
and Louis "Herb" Stumberg, Jr.; his daughter-in-law, Keri
Stumberg; and his three grandchildren and great-grandson; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Louis Herbert Stumberg.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 12, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate