TITLE: In memory of Texas DPS Corporal Michael L. Schulze.

SUMMARY: In memory of Texas DPS Corporal Michael L. Schulze.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Texas Department of Public Safety Corporal Michael L. Schulze, an esteemed member of the Pine Springs community and a friend to many, passed away on March 29, 2021, at the age of 58; and WHEREAS, The son of Miles and Gaynelle Schulze, Mike Schulze was born on January 1, 1963, in Atlanta, Georgia; he grew up in Dallas with the companionship of his brother, Carl, and he was an active member of the youth group at Emanuel Lutheran Church; after attending Lake Highlands High School, he studied criminal justice in college while working as an intern with the Port Aransas Police Department, and in 1986, he graduated from Sam Houston State University; and WHEREAS, From 1987 to 1993, Corporal Schulze was employed by the Bedford Police Department, and he went on to enjoy a rewarding career with Texas DPS that spanned more than two and a half decades; after graduating from the Texas DPS Academy in 1994, he worked as a criminal investigator in Oak Cliff, and in 1997, he transferred to Andrews; and WHEREAS, Corporal Schulze held a deep appreciation for the desolate beauty and neighborly spirit of West Texas communities, and in 2004, he accepted a position at the DPS station in Pine Springs, where he served for 17 years until his retirement as a corporal, just days before his death; over the course of his tenure in Pine Springs, he rescued lost or injured hikers at Guadalupe Mountains National Park, responded to traffic incidents in the area, and handled border security cases; and WHEREAS, Highly dedicated to his community, Corporal Schulze voluntarily took on the role of resource officer with the Dell City Independent School District, and he worked tirelessly to protect students and staff by serving as security at school events, implementing a number of safety initiatives, and supervising evacuation drills; moreover, he made sure that others regularly checked on the school while he received medical treatment in Dallas; among his many achievements, he was recognized by the school board for his outstanding contributions; and WHEREAS, Soon after transferring to Pine Springs, Corporal Schulze met his future wife, Lisa Garcia, and the couple shared a fulfilling partnership of 16 years; he was a devoted father of four children, Alyssa, Maris, Mikenzi, and Macy, and his treasured family grew to include four stepchildren, Liza, Leilani, Andrea, and Aaron, as well as two grandchildren, Madden and Claire, and four step-grandchildren, Kyrie, Kash, Kallie, Koa, and Koi; he delighted in barbecuing, collecting Western art, and attending Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys games; and WHEREAS, Admired for his kindness, integrity, and unwavering dedication to his community, Mike Schulze embodied the highest ideals of the law enforcement profession, and he leaves behind a record of service that his loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Michael L. Schulze and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Corporal Mike Schulze. Morales of Maverick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 633 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 16, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House