Bill Text: TX SR36 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 36 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Robert Allan Shivers Jr.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-28 - Reported enrolled [SR36 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-SR36-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 36


	In Memory
	of
	Robert Allan Shivers

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Robert Allan "Bud" Shivers Jr., who died
	January 8, 2019, at the age of 72; and

	WHEREAS, Bud Shivers was born on January 21, 1946, in San
	Antonio, to Allan and Marialice Shivers; the son of a powerful
	Texas governor, he grew up in Austin, and he attended Austin
	public schools until 10th grade, when he left to attend the
	Lawrenceville School in New Jersey; and

	WHEREAS, Following his graduation from Lawrenceville in
	1964, he returned to Austin and studied finance at The University
	of Texas; he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1968,
	and a year later, he was injured in a diving accident that left
	him a quadriplegic for the rest of his life; and

	WHEREAS, Despite his disability, Bud Shivers displayed
	courage, perseverance, and grace while creating an active life as
	a leader in the community and becoming a prominent figure in
	business, philanthropy, and public service; and

	WHEREAS, He was a private investor, and he served on the
	boards of numerous organizations; he was the first former patient
	to serve on the board of Memorial Hermann Hospital and Texas
	Institute for Rehabilitation Research, where his insights and
	perspective played an important role in enhancing the care that
	other patients received; and

	WHEREAS, He was appointed to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage
	Commission by Governor Bill Clements, and he served as chair of
	the commission under Governors George W. Bush and Rick Perry; he
	was the founder and chairman of the Seton Fund, and he was
	chairman of the Headliners Foundation for many years; he served
	on the boards of Saint Edward's University, the University of
	Saint Thomas, the Austin Chamber of Commerce, and Texans for
	Lawsuit Reform; and

	WHEREAS, He married his beloved wife, the late Robin
	Ratliff Shivers, in 1978, and they enjoyed 31 years of marriage
	together; as a couple, they were a mainstay in the Austin civic
	and philanthropic scene, and they were active together in such
	organizations as the Seton Healthcare Family; Robin was active
	with American YouthWorks and was cofounder of the Health Alliance
	for Austin Musicians; and

	WHEREAS, Bud Shivers was an exemplary citizen who touched
	the lives of countless people through his generosity and
	commitment to public service; his courage in the face of
	adversity was an inspiration to others, and he leaves behind
	memories that will be cherished forever by his family and many
	friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Robert Allan Shivers Jr.; 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 Robert Allan Shivers Jr.

	Watson



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on January 28, 2019, by
		a rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate