SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 404
In Memory
of
Shirley Spellerberg
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Shirley Spellerberg, who died March 9,
2019, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, Shirley Spellerberg was born and raised in Waco;
she married her beloved husband, the late Herman R. Spellerberg,
while he was on leave from Pan American World Airways; when he
returned home after serving a tour of duty in Korea with the
United States Air Force, the couple lived in Pasadena for several
years before moving to Miami; and
WHEREAS, While in Miami, Mrs. Spellerberg was active in
Republican Party politics and served as a member of the Florida
State Republican Executive Committee; she also hosted a
conservative talk radio program called Speak Out Miami, and she
served as president of the Florida Federation of Women for
Responsible Legislation; and
WHEREAS, In 1979, she and her husband returned to Texas;
she served for many years as mayor of Corinth and was an
influential voice in the economic development of the community;
she was instrumental in the adoption of the city's home rule
charter and in the 2000 opening of a campus of North Central Texas
College in Corinth; and
WHEREAS, She continued her political activities and was a
leading member of the Denton County Republican Party and served
three terms as president of the Denton Republican Women's Club;
she served for eight years as a member of the State Republican
Executive Committee and played a vital role in shaping the
platform of the Texas Republican Party; and
WHEREAS, Shirley was blessed with two sons and a
granddaughter, who were a source of much pride and joy for her; a
woman of courage, strength, and determination, she gave
unselfishly to others, and her commitment to public service was a
source of inspiration to all who were privileged to share in her
life; and
WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
her 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 Shirley Spellerberg; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her 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 Shirley Spellerberg.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate