SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 826
In Memory
of
Nell Schotz
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Nell Schotz, who died
March 13, 2012, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Nell Schotz was born May 24, 1934, in Austin; she
was a graduate of Austin High School, where she was a member of
the band; she went on to earn a master's degree in education from
The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, After her graduation, she embarked on a long and
fulfilling career in education; she taught first grade at Palm
Elementary School for 18 years and then became a school
counselor; she was a dedicated and resourceful educator who
instilled in her students a sense of pride and a lifelong love of
learning; and
WHEREAS, After her retirement from teaching, she had a
longtime dream fulfilled when she and her husband, Dick, opened
the Party Pig, a gift and party supply store in North Austin; she
retired after 12 years of operating the store; and
WHEREAS, A woman of warmth, kindness, and generosity, she
gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom and enthusiasm for
living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, Nell Schotz was a devout Christian and was devoted
to her family, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Nell Schotz; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her 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 Nell Schotz.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 3, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate