SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 141
	In Memory
	of
	Charles G. Orsinger
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Charles G. Orsinger, who died June 18,
	2011, at the age of 89; and
	WHEREAS, Charles Orsinger was born October 20, 1921, in San
	Antonio to Mary Louise and Gunther Orsinger; he graduated with
	the first class of Jefferson High School and attended Washington
	and Lee University before transferring to The University of Texas
	at Austin, where he met and married Lorraine "Sissy" Davenport;
	they were married for almost 68 years; and
	WHEREAS, He volunteered for active duty with the United
	States Army in 1944 and served as a finance officer in the Pacific
	theater; beginning in 1955 and for a period of 38 years, he built
	one of the top 20 Buick dealerships in the United States; and
	WHEREAS, Active in his community, he served on the boards
	of trustees of the San Antonio Medical Foundation, Trinity
	University, and the National Bank of Commerce and on the boards
	of directors of several community organizations; he was a member
	of the Texas Cavaliers, the Conopus Club, and the Argyle Club; a
	man of great faith, he was a lifelong member of First
	Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon and an elder for
	many years; and
	WHEREAS, His reputation in the community was that of an
	intelligent, strong, and charitable gentleman, and his friends
	husband, father, and grandfather, he leaves behind memories that
	will be treasured forever by his family, his many friends, and
	all who had the good fortune of knowing him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
	condolences to the bereaved family of Charles G. Orsinger:  his
	wife, Sissy; his brother, Albert Orsinger; his son, Ward Orsinger
	II; his daughters, Gay Orsinger Parks and Jana Orsinger; his five
	grandchildren; and his five great-grandchildren; 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 Charles G. Orsinger.
	Wentworth
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on June 28, 2011, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate