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1-2   SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 75

1-3   In Memory

1-4   of

1-5   Marcus Nils Mauritz

1-6   WHEREAS, The passing of Marcus Nils "Pat" Mauritz on

1-7   August 1, 1998, at the age of 61, brought a great loss to the

1-8   family and friends of this beloved gentleman; and

1-9   WHEREAS, Born in Victoria on October 30, 1936, Mr. Mauritz

1-10 was one of the first members of Boy Scout Troop 135 in Ganado in

1-11 1948; he graduated from Ganado High School and, in 1959, earned a

1-12 bachelor of science degree from Texas A&M University, where he was

1-13 active in Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity; and

1-14 WHEREAS, He served his country with distinction as a member

1-15 of the United States Army and attained the rank of captain;

1-16 following his military service, he began a career as an independent

1-17 cattleman; and

1-18 WHEREAS, Mr. Mauritz was a devoted family man who enjoyed

1-19 a happy and rewarding relationship with his wife of 37 years,

1-20 Mitzi McClung Mauritz; they were married on April 29, 1961, in

1-21 Houston, and their union was blessed with three children; and

1-22 WHEREAS, A dedicated community leader, Mr. Mauritz served

1-23 for many years as the Victoria County Republican Party chairman,

1-24 and he maintained an active interest in contributing to the

2-1   quality of life in the Ganado area; he was a long-standing member

2-2   of Saint James Lutheran Church and supported scouting and funding

2-3   for scholarships for Ganado-area youth; his ongoing support was

2-4   exemplified by his funding of a College of Agriculture endowed

2-5   scholarship and a permanently endowed 12th Man Scholarship to

2-6   Texas A&M University; and

2-7   WHEREAS, Mr. Mauritz received a number of honors and

2-8   accolades for his charitable efforts; his tributes include a 1994

2-9   Texas A&M University Outstanding Alumnus designation from the

2-10 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and receipt of the

2-11 Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Recognition Award

2-12 and the Texas Rice Industry Outstanding Service Award from the

2-13 Texas Rice Improvement Association; and

2-14 WHEREAS, He was also named a recipient of a special

2-15 recognition award for service "Above and Beyond" by the College of

2-16 Agriculture Development Council of Texas A&M University, and he won

2-17 an Outstanding Service Award for representing the NASULGC Council

2-18 for Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching; in addition, he

2-19 was selected for the Rotary International Paul Harris Fellowship

2-20 Award; and

2-21 WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know

2-22 Marcus Nils "Pat" Mauritz will long miss his presence, but

2-23 his generous spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of

2-24 the many individuals whose lives he touched; now, therefore,

2-25 be it

2-26 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

3-1   76th Legislature, honor the memory of Marcus Nils "Pat" Mauritz

3-2   and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: his

3-3   wife, Mitzi Mauritz; his son and daughter, Nils Patrick Mauritz

3-4   and Madelyn M. Mauritz; his mother, Helen Mauritz; his sister

3-5   and brother-in-law, Cookie and Mark Streng; his brother and

3-6   sister-in-law, D. Charles "Chuck" and Sara Mauritz; and the many

3-7   other relatives and friends of this esteemed gentleman; and, be

3-8   it further

3-9   RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be

3-10 prepared for the members of his family as an expression of deepest

3-11 sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns

3-12 this day, it do so in memory of Marcus Nils "Pat" Mauritz.

3-13 Armbrister

3-14 ______________________________________

3-15 President of the Senate

3-16 I hereby certify that the above

3-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate

3-18 on January 25, 1999, by a rising vote.

3-19 ______________________________________

3-20 Secretary of the Senate

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