TITLE: In memory of Ed Schollmaier of Fort Worth.

SUMMARY: In memory of Ed Schollmaier of Fort Worth.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Fort Worth community lost an admired businessman and philanthropist with the passing of Ed Schollmaier on September 16, 2021, at the age of 87; and WHEREAS, The son of German immigrants, Ed Schollmaier was born in Cincinnati in 1933; while earning his bachelor's degree at the University of Cincinnati, he met his future wife, Rae, and the couple exchanged wedding vows in 1954; and WHEREAS, After receiving his master's degree from Harvard Business School, Mr. Schollmaier began his business career in Pittsburgh with a sales position at Alcon; in 1961, he transferred to Fort Worth, where the company's headquarters was located, and the city would become his family's adopted home; he was appointed president of Alcon and went on to serve as CEO from 1972 to 1997, helping the company grow into a global leader in eye care; and WHEREAS, Mr. Schollmaier and his wife established the Schollmaier Foundation, which gives generously to a host of causes in the arts, education, and health services; he was also a driving force in the expansion of Texas Christian University, where he served on the board of trustees for 25 years; in addition, the Schollmaiers donated the lead gift for the $72 million renovation of the university's basketball arena, which is named in their honor; over the years, Mr. Schollmaier received a multitude of accolades, including the 2015 Golden Deeds Award from the Exchange Club of Fort Worth as well as awards from TCU, Texas Wesleyan University, and the University of Cincinnati; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Schollmaier shared more than six decades of marriage before her death in 2015; they were loving parents to their son, Taylor, and with the passing years, their family grew to include two grandchildren, Elsa and Teo; and WHEREAS, Although the loss of Ed Schollmaier has brought deep sorrow to all who shared in his love and friendship, he leaves behind a legacy of good works that will continue to resonate in the years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Ed Schollmaier and extend sincere sympathy to his family 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 Ed Schollmaier. Goldman Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 32 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on October 14, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House