Bill Text: TX HR32 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 32 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Ed Schollmaier of Fort Worth.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-10-18 - Reported enrolled [HR32 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR32-Enrolled.html



	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.

	Goldman

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 32 was unanimously adopted by a rising
	vote of the House on October 14, 2021.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House