87S30223 JRI-D
By: Goldman H.R. No. 32
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Fort Worth community lost an admired businessman
and philanthropist with the passing of Ed Schollmaier on September
16, 2021, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, The son of German immigrants, Ed Schollmaier was
born in Cincinnati in 1933; while earning his bachelor's degree at
the University of Cincinnati, he met his future wife, Rae, and the
couple exchanged wedding vows in 1954; and
WHEREAS, After receiving his master's degree from Harvard
Business School, Mr. Schollmaier began his business career in
Pittsburgh with a sales position at Alcon; in 1961, he transferred
to Fort Worth, where the company's headquarters was located, and
the city would become his family's adopted home; he was appointed
president of Alcon and went on to serve as CEO from 1972 to 1997,
helping the company grow into a global leader in eye care; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Schollmaier and his wife established the
Schollmaier Foundation, which gives generously to a host of causes
in the arts, education, and health services; he was also a driving
force in the expansion of Texas Christian University, where he
served on the board of trustees for 25 years; in addition, the
Schollmaiers donated the lead gift for the $72 million renovation
of the university's basketball arena, which is named in their
honor; over the years, Mr. Schollmaier received a multitude of
accolades, including the 2015 Golden Deeds Award from the Exchange
Club of Fort Worth as well as awards from TCU, Texas Wesleyan
University, and the University of Cincinnati; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Schollmaier shared more than six
decades of marriage before her death in 2015; they were loving
parents to their son, Taylor, and with the passing years, their
family grew to include two grandchildren, Elsa and Teo; and
WHEREAS, Although the loss of Ed Schollmaier has brought deep
sorrow to all who shared in his love and friendship, he leaves
behind a legacy of good works that will continue to resonate in the
years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Ed Schollmaier and extend sincere sympathy to his family and
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 Ed
Schollmaier.