TITLE: In memory of Powell Allen "Pal" Scheumack of Houston.

SUMMARY: In memory of Powell Allen "Pal" Scheumack of Houston.

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WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends of Powell Allen Scheumack of Houston, who passed away on March 20, 2013, at the age of 91; and WHEREAS, Born in Victoria on September 22, 1921, to John and Josephine Scheumack, "Pal" Scheumack graduated from Victoria High School in 1939; he went on to serve as a member of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II; as a fighter pilot, he flew 113 combat missions and commanded a P-51 squadron, and he made four emergency parachute jumps; for his bravery and accomplishments, he reached the rank of major and was decorated with the Purple Heart, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters, and European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon with three bronze stars; and WHEREAS, Mr. Scheumack subsequently earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University; he was employed by the Dashiell Corporation for a quarter of a century and was a member of the Professional Engineers and the Electrical and Electronic Engineers; and WHEREAS, For 43 years, until he turned 70, Mr. Scheumack refereed high school football games; during his tenure, he presided over two regional football officials' associations and received two distinguished service awards and an honorary life membership from officials' and coaches' associations; in his leisure time, he was an enthusiastic vegetable gardener and bridge player and was active in his Sherwood Oaks neighborhood; and WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Scheumack enjoyed the love and support of his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth Parker Scheumack, and he took pride in a fine family that included three children, Susan Scheumack Roberds and her husband, Bill, Jeff Scheumack and his wife, Kathy, and Sarah Scheumack Giles, as well as four grandchildren, Kyle and Griffin Scheumack and Courtney and Valerie Giles; and WHEREAS, While the death of Pal Scheumack has brought great sadness to his family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy that will be forever treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Pal Scheumack and extend sincere condolences to his friends and loved ones; 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 Pal Scheumack. Thompson of Brazoria Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1514 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 24, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House