88R30224 CJM-D
By: Springer S.R. No. 566
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Albina Ann Mages Schmitz of Gainesville on May 7, 2023,
at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The former Albina Mages was born to Joe and Theresa
Bayer Mages on February 15, 1934, in Muenster, and she grew up with
the companionship of six siblings, Clara, Henrietta, Loreta, Norb,
Louise, and Polly, and a half-brother, Edgar; she graduated from
Sacred Heart Catholic High School in 1952, and she went on to become
a licensed cosmetologist and to work as a hairdresser; and
WHEREAS, On May 30, 1955, she was joined in matrimony to John
H. Schmitz, with whom she shared a rewarding union that spanned
nearly five decades; she took great pride in her five children, Joe,
MaQuita, John, Steve, and the late Carmen Crowsey, and with the
passing years, she had the pleasure of seeing her family grow to
include seven grandchildren, Brandi, Tiffany, Shelby, Suzanne,
Kenadie, Victoria, and Nicholas, and five great-grandchildren,
Colton, Camryn, Lucy, Henry, and Sally; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Schmitz and her husband owned and operated
Johnny's B-29 Club and Johnny's DX gas station for many years, and
after the businesses were sold, she worked in a variety of jobs
until her retirement; in her leisure hours, she enjoyed baking,
making afghan blankets, and traveling, and she gave generously of
her time and talents as a volunteer foster grandparent; a woman of
strong faith, she was an active and longtime parishioner of
St. Mary Catholic Church in Gainesville, where she sang in the
choir, served as a member of the altar society, and coordinated
communion for nursing home residents and homebound individuals; and
WHEREAS, Although she will be deeply missed, Albina Schmitz
has left her family and friends with many cherished memories, and
they will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Albina Ann Mages Schmitz and
extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Albina Schmitz.