SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 951
In Memory
of
Morris Schuler Nelson
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Morris Schuler Nelson, who
died December 13, 2013, at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, Schuler Nelson was born December 16, 1934, in Waco;
he served as a cadet lieutenant colonel in the Reserve Officers'
Training Corps at Texas Western College, and he graduated as a
distinguished military graduate with a bachelor's degree in mining
engineering in 1957; and
WHEREAS, After college, Mr. Nelson served his country with
distinction in active duty for six months and as a reservist for
eight years; he began his career in construction with the Austin
Road Company, a major highway contractor; he was president of the
company, and he retired after 34 years of outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, A well-known leader in his field, he served as a
board member and president of the Texas Chapter of the Associated
General Contractors of America and the Texas Hot Mix Asphalt
Pavement Association; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Nelson was a man of spiritual depth and a
member of Trinity Lutheran Church for 50 years; he was a member of
the board of the Trinity Lutheran Children's Center and chairman
of the Endowment Committee; and
WHEREAS, Schuler Nelson was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather who was beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories
that will long be cherished 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 Morris Schuler Nelson; 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 Schuler Nelson.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 21, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate