TITLE: In memory of George Wilson Chandler of Baytown.

SUMMARY: In memory of George Wilson Chandler of Baytown.

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WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the loved ones of George Wilson Chandler of Baytown, who passed away on March 8, 2013, at the age of 91; and WHEREAS, Born in Fernwood, Mississippi, on August 15, 1921, to Fannie and Charles Wesley Chandler, George Chandler later moved to Baytown, where he would graduate from Robert E. Lee High School in 1939; after graduation, he went on to serve with the United States Merchant Marine and then in the navy during World War II; and WHEREAS, Sent to The University of Texas at Austin for officer training, he earned a bachelor's degree and a law degree there and became a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity; his training also brought him to Harvard University, where he took graduate business courses and became a member of the famed Hasty Pudding Theatricals troupe; he returned to Baytown in 1949 to practice law, and over the course of his legal career, he spent 17 years as city attorney and maintained a private practice until his retirement in 1997; and WHEREAS, Mr. Chandler was devoted to his wife, Freda, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage, and he adored his five children, Georgann, Catherine, Vivian, Steve, and Anita, and his nine grandchildren; he shared a love of athletics with his children and taught them how to surf, ski, and ice-skate when they were young, and he also enjoyed jogging and cycling; this notable gentleman was a dedicated civic leader as well; his charitable activities included raising funds for the Baytown YMCA and serving as its president, and together with his wife, he donated land to the city to establish Chandler Arboretum Park; and WHEREAS, Mr. Chandler enjoyed cheering on The University of Texas Longhorns, and he was an animal lover who had several pets; a man of many interests and talents, he trained to work as a phlebotomist, and he also became a master gardener and master naturalist; and WHEREAS, Though it is impossible to gauge the full effect of a man's life, some people leave their unmistakable mark on the world as they move through it, and George Chandler's contributions will long resonate in the lives of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of George Wilson Chandler and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Freda Chandler; to his children, Georgann Schwamkrug, Catherine Mundinger and her husband, Dan, Vivian Treat and her husband, Mark, Steve Chandler and his wife, Patti, and Anita Chandler; to his grandchildren, Victor and Alison Schwamkrug, Samantha and Danny Mundinger, Casey Mundinger Barbles and her husband, Ryan, Leigh and Hannah Treat, and Steven and Emily Chandler; to his sister, Myrtle Walker; 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 George Chandler. Smith Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1364 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 17, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House