SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 141
In Memory
of
Charles G. Orsinger
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Charles G. Orsinger, who died June 18,
2011, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, Charles Orsinger was born October 20, 1921, in San
Antonio to Mary Louise and Gunther Orsinger; he graduated with
the first class of Jefferson High School and attended Washington
and Lee University before transferring to The University of Texas
at Austin, where he met and married Lorraine "Sissy" Davenport;
they were married for almost 68 years; and
WHEREAS, He volunteered for active duty with the United
States Army in 1944 and served as a finance officer in the Pacific
theater; beginning in 1955 and for a period of 38 years, he built
one of the top 20 Buick dealerships in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, he served on the boards
of trustees of the San Antonio Medical Foundation, Trinity
University, and the National Bank of Commerce and on the boards
of directors of several community organizations; he was a member
of the Texas Cavaliers, the Conopus Club, and the Argyle Club; a
man of great faith, he was a lifelong member of First
Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon and an elder for
many years; and
WHEREAS, His reputation in the community was that of an
intelligent, strong, and charitable gentleman, and his friends
husband, father, and grandfather, he leaves behind memories that
will be treasured forever by his family, his many friends, and
all who had the good fortune of knowing him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Charles G. Orsinger: his
wife, Sissy; his brother, Albert Orsinger; his son, Ward Orsinger
II; his daughters, Gay Orsinger Parks and Jana Orsinger; his five
grandchildren; and his five great-grandchildren; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
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 Charles G. Orsinger.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 28, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate