H.R. No. 2707
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
death of Hermann Buschor of Houston on September 1, 2016, at the age
of 80; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Buschor was born in Horgen, Switzerland, in
February 1936 and received a Catholic education at Kollegium Maria
Hilf in the town of Schwyz; after graduating from Zurich Trade
School, he emigrated to the United States and studied financial
analysis and marketing at New York University; and
WHEREAS, He began his career by working in the transportation
and fashion industries in New York, but he soon focused his
professional endeavors in the oil and gas industry, and over the
years, his work took him all over the world, including to Russia,
Indonesia, Malaysia, Africa, and South America, as well as
throughout the United States and Canada; and
WHEREAS, A man beloved for his wise advice and moral support,
he met the love of his life, Joan Chmiel, in New York; they enjoyed
their world travels before they came to Texas and settled in
Houston; and
WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Mr. Buschor found pleasure in a
number of pursuits, including tennis, oil painting, gardening, and
reading, and he was the Commandery Receiver, Southwest, of the
Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem; he was
also a strong advocate for education and languages and worked to
foster good communication and understanding among all people; and
WHEREAS, Although Hermann Buschor is greatly missed, this
kind and generous man has left his family and friends with many
cherished memories, and he will forever hold a special place in
their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Hermann Buschor and
extend heartfelt sympathy to his wife, Joan Buschor, to the other
members of his family, and to his many 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 Hermann
Buschor.
Wu
Murphy
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2707 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House