SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 520
In Memory
of
Ivan Wayne Schmedemann
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Ivan Wayne "Doc" Schmedemann, who died
March 18, 2017, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Ivan Schmedemann was born on March 16, 1930, in
Geary County, Kansas; he attended Geary County elementary schools,
and he graduated from Junction City High School in 1948; and
WHEREAS, Ivan earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural
economics from Kansas State College in 1952, and he then served
with distinction for two years as a lieutenant in the United
States Army; after his service, he returned to his alma mater,
where he earned a master's degree in 1957; and
WHEREAS, Doc Schmedemann earned his doctoral degree in
agricultural economics from Texas A&M University in 1966; he
became a professor at the university and developed the master of
land economics and real estate program, and over the course of
his exemplary career, he received numerous accolades for his many
contributions to the school and to the real estate profession; he
was highly respected by his students and colleagues, and in 2004,
he received a Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award from the
American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers; and
WHEREAS, Above all things, Doc cherished his family; he
shared 60 years of marriage with Luanne Schmedemann, and he was
blessed with one son and two grandchildren who were a source of
great pride and joy; and
WHEREAS, Doc Schmedemann was a distinguished member of the
community who enriched the lives of others with his wisdom, his
warmth, and his valued counsel; 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, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Ivan Wayne Schmedemann; 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 Ivan Schmedemann.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 29, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate