Bill Text: TX HR1350 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: In memory of Wayne Oscar Stockseth of Corpus Christi.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-04-23 - Reported enrolled [HR1350 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR1350-Introduced.html

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83R16689 LB-D
By: Hunter H.R. No. 1350

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close when Wayne Oscar Stockseth of Corpus Christi passed away on
March 11, 2013, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, The son of Oscar and Libby Nemec Stockseth, Wayne
Stockseth was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on October 22, 1930; he
earned a bachelor's degree in economics from California State
University--Sacramento in 1953 before joining the United States
Navy; at the end of his five years of service as a naval aviator, he
was stationed as a flight instructor at Naval Air Station Corpus
Christi, and it was there that he met Norma Lee Linkenhoger; the
pair were soon married, and their 55 years together were further
enriched by the addition of three sons, Steven, Lee, and Mark; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stockseth was known for his impressive
entrepreneurial spirit, and during his notable tenure in the
private sector, he founded more than 20 businesses; engaged in his
community as well, he was involved with the United Way and the
American Cancer Society and served as co-chair of the Jerry Lewis
Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon; in addition, he held
leadership roles with the Corpus Christi Town Club, the Bank of
America Corpus Christi Advisory Board, the Corpus Christi Chamber
of Commerce, and the Texas Motor Transportation Association; he was
also a member of the 20th Senatorial District of the State
Democratic Executive Committee and the First United Methodist
Church board; and
WHEREAS, A strong proponent of education throughout his life,
Mr. Stockseth received a gubernatorial appointment to serve as a
regent of the University of North Texas and later acted as chair of
the UNT Foundation Board; he was made an honorary alumnus of the
school and a life member of its president's council; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stockseth also served as a trustee for the
Corpus Christi Osteopathic Hospital and the Texas College of
Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth as well as a member of the TCOM
Foundation and dean's advisory committee, the executive committee
of the National Osteopathic Foundation, and the investment
committee of the American Osteopathic Association; in recognition
of his work, Mr. Stockseth received numerous accolades, including a
Certificate of Meritorious Service and Founders Medal from TCOM, an
honorary membership in the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association,
and a Distinguished Service Certificate and a William D. Miller
Award from the American Osteopathic Association; moreover, the
Wayne O. Stockseth Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to a
graduating senior of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at
the UNT Health Science Center; and
WHEREAS, During his leisure time, Mr. Stockseth loved
travelling the world with his wife; he also bred and raced horses;
and
WHEREAS, Wayne Stockseth gave freely of his time and
expertise to better his community, and he leaves behind a legacy
that his loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Wayne Oscar Stockseth
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Norma Lee Linkenhoger Stockseth; to his sons, Steven, Lee,
and Mark Stockseth; to his grandchildren, Samantha, Denton,
Benjamin, and Lillie; and to his other relatives 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 Wayne Oscar
Stockseth.