SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 566
In Memory
of
Albina Schmitz
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 State of Texas, 88th
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.
Springer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 12, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate