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