SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 36
In Memory
of
Robert Allan Shivers
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Robert Allan "Bud" Shivers Jr., who died
January 8, 2019, at the age of 72; and
WHEREAS, Bud Shivers was born on January 21, 1946, in San
Antonio, to Allan and Marialice Shivers; the son of a powerful
Texas governor, he grew up in Austin, and he attended Austin
public schools until 10th grade, when he left to attend the
Lawrenceville School in New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Following his graduation from Lawrenceville in
1964, he returned to Austin and studied finance at The University
of Texas; he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1968,
and a year later, he was injured in a diving accident that left
him a quadriplegic for the rest of his life; and
WHEREAS, Despite his disability, Bud Shivers displayed
courage, perseverance, and grace while creating an active life as
a leader in the community and becoming a prominent figure in
business, philanthropy, and public service; and
WHEREAS, He was a private investor, and he served on the
boards of numerous organizations; he was the first former patient
to serve on the board of Memorial Hermann Hospital and Texas
Institute for Rehabilitation Research, where his insights and
perspective played an important role in enhancing the care that
other patients received; and
WHEREAS, He was appointed to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission by Governor Bill Clements, and he served as chair of
the commission under Governors George W. Bush and Rick Perry; he
was the founder and chairman of the Seton Fund, and he was
chairman of the Headliners Foundation for many years; he served
on the boards of Saint Edward's University, the University of
Saint Thomas, the Austin Chamber of Commerce, and Texans for
Lawsuit Reform; and
WHEREAS, He married his beloved wife, the late Robin
Ratliff Shivers, in 1978, and they enjoyed 31 years of marriage
together; as a couple, they were a mainstay in the Austin civic
and philanthropic scene, and they were active together in such
organizations as the Seton Healthcare Family; Robin was active
with American YouthWorks and was cofounder of the Health Alliance
for Austin Musicians; and
WHEREAS, Bud Shivers was an exemplary citizen who touched
the lives of countless people through his generosity and
commitment to public service; his courage in the face of
adversity was an inspiration to others, and he leaves behind
memories that will be cherished forever by his family and many
friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Robert Allan Shivers 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 Robert Allan Shivers Jr.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 28, 2019, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate