Bill Text: TX SR520 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 520 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Ivan Wayne "Doc" Schmedemann.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-29 - Reported enrolled [SR520 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR520-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 520


	In Memory
	of
	Ivan Wayne Schmedemann

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Ivan Wayne "Doc" Schmedemann, who died
	March 18, 2017, at the age of 87; and
	WHEREAS, Ivan Schmedemann was born on March 16, 1930, in
	Geary County, Kansas; he attended Geary County elementary schools,
	and he graduated from Junction City High School in 1948; and
	WHEREAS, Ivan earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural
	economics from Kansas State College in 1952, and he then served
	with distinction for two years as a lieutenant in the United
	States Army; after his service, he returned to his alma mater,
	where he earned a master's degree in 1957; and
	WHEREAS, Doc Schmedemann earned his doctoral degree in
	agricultural economics from Texas A&M University in 1966; he
	became a professor at the university and developed the master of
	land economics and real estate program, and over the course of
	his exemplary career, he received numerous accolades for his many
	contributions to the school and to the real estate profession; he
	was highly respected by his students and colleagues, and in 2004,
	he received a Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award from the
	American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers; and
	WHEREAS, Above all things, Doc cherished his family; he
	shared 60 years of marriage with Luanne Schmedemann, and he was
	blessed with one son and two grandchildren who were a source of
	great pride and joy; and
	WHEREAS, Doc Schmedemann was a distinguished member of the
	community who enriched the lives of others with his wisdom, his
	warmth, and his valued counsel; he leaves behind memories that
	will long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in his
	life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Ivan Wayne Schmedemann; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Ivan Schmedemann.
	Buckingham



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 29, 2017, by a
		rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate