84R5421 RA-D
By: Smith H.R. No. 193
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may help
to comfort those saddened by the death of Charles Fisher White of
Baytown on December 1, 2014, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, Born in Ingleside on October 21, 1930, to William
and Viola White, Charles White grew up in Baytown, where he
continued to reside for the rest of his life; a graduate of Robert
E. Lee High School, he earned a business degree from The University
of Texas; in 1955, he founded White Supply Company, which he
operated until his retirement in 1990; and
WHEREAS, Mr. White was an active member of the Rotary Club of
Baytown for more than 50 years; recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow
by the organization, he was further honored when the club
established a Service Above Self scholarship in his name; in his
leisure time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and taking photographs,
and he was especially fond of sharing stories and jokes; and
WHEREAS, For nearly six decades, Mr. White enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, the former Shirley Stassi; they were the
proud parents of three children, Lu Ann, Mark, and Matthew, and in
later years, Mr. White delighted in the company of his seven
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Charles White treasured the time he spent in the
company of his family and friends, and those he leaves behind will
in turn cherish their memories of this kind and caring man; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature pay tribute to the life of Charles Fisher White and
extend sincere condolences to his family: to his daughter, Lu Ann
Shank, and her husband, Mark; to his sons, Mark White and his wife,
Karen, and Matthew White and his wife, Stacey; to his
grandchildren, Katie, Aden, and Christian Shank and Sara, Samantha,
Cullen, and Avery White; to his nieces and nephews, Ann Landolt,
Alison Cotton, Stacy and Michael Dienst, Bill and Greg White, Robyn
Halbrook, Stephen Wood, and Michelle Mouck; 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 Charles
Fisher White.