SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 120
In Memory
of
Eugene Paul Schoch Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Dr. Eugene Paul Schoch
Jr., who died January 20, 2015, at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, Eugene Paul Schoch Jr. was born on September 24,
1923, in Austin; he met Eugenia Worley, the love of his life,
while a young student at Austin High School, and they married in
1944; and
WHEREAS, His father was a chemical engineering professor
at The University of Texas at Austin and was renowned for
purchasing the instruments for the first Longhorn Band and
marching with them on the field; Eugene and Eugenia carried on
the tradition of the family's support by establishing an
endowment fund for the band and hosting band festivities in their
home; and
WHEREAS, Eugene graduated from The University of Texas
Medical Branch at Galveston and became a teaching medical fellow
at Minneapolis General Hospital; he served with distinction as a
captain and as a dermatologist in the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, He ran a successful dermatology practice in
Austin for fifty-two years, during which time, his medical
research was often published; he was a respected leader in his
field and was a member of numerous professional organizations; he
was asked to lecture at institutions around the country; and
WHEREAS, A loving husband, father, and grandfather,
Dr. Schoch cherished time spent with his family; he was a man of
many interests and talents who lived his life to the fullest, and
he was a devout Christian and a longtime member of University
United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, He was beloved by many, and he will long be
remembered with affection and appreciation by all who were
privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Dr. Eugene Paul Schoch Jr.; 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 Dr. Eugene Paul Schoch Jr.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 9, 2015, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate