S.R. No. 682
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 682
In Memory
of
Theodore Stephen Scibienski
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Corpus Christi and South Texas in mourning the
passing of one of the area's most esteemed and well-loved
residents, Theodore Stephen Scibienski, who died at the age
of 89; and
WHEREAS, Filling all of his allotted time on earth with
devotion to his family, friends, church, and community, he leaves
a legacy of dedication to improving health care for the children
of South Texas that will be cherished by generations yet to come;
and
WHEREAS, Affectionately known by his friends as Ted or
Mr. Ted, the native of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, was born
October 24, 1910; having received his electrical engineering
degree from Rutgers University, he pursued graduate studies
at Columbia University and Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute; and
WHEREAS, Unable to find suitable work in New Jersey, the
enterprising young man headed south, concluding his journey in
Corpus Christi with $1.50 in his pocket; beginning his notable
career as a construction worker, Mr. Scibienski soon after became
involved in the oil and gas business and retired after selling the
LaGloria Oil and Gas Company partnership; and
WHEREAS, The highly respected businessman was named
Vice-President of Corpus Christi Bank and Trust in the 1950s
and was elected to the Robert Driscoll and Julia Driscoll and
Robert Driscoll, Jr. Foundation Board of Directors in 1955, an
affiliation that lasted 45 years; in 1981, he was named Chairman
of the Driscoll Foundation and Chairman of the Driscoll Children's
Hospital; tremendous accomplishments were made that benefitted
thousands of Texans; and
WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the Driscoll Children's
Hospital made great progress in fulfilling the will of
Robert and Julia Driscoll that any child be provided with
services regardless of their ability to pay; due to his
inspiration and guidance, Driscoll's teaching hospital improved
and progressed and its alumni now assure that children all over
South Texas are getting better health care; under his leadership
a new facility was constructed; in his role as Chairman of the
hospital and the foundation, Mr. Scibienski was always approachable
and accessible; and
WHEREAS, His diverse business interests also included
ownership of Las Minas Ranch, partnership in Las Minas Cattle
Company, Dolores Ranch Company, Dolores Development Company,
Prima Petroleum Company, Gulf Terminal Grain Company, United
Savings Association, and First State Bank; and
WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity,
he gave unselfishly of his time to others and his community;
his active involvement included the Corpus Christi Cathedral,
Prestigious Papal Order, The Knights of the Equestrian Order
of the Holy Sepulchre, Corpus Christi Museum, Corpus Christi
Symphony Orchestra, Texas Hospital Association, American Red
Cross, and Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Recognized for his humanitarian efforts,
Mr. Scibienski was honored by the National Conference of Christians
and Jews with the "Brotherhood Award" in 1978 and by the Gulf Coast
Council Boy Scouts of America with the "Distinguished Citizen Award"
in 1991; he was elected King Alonzo XXXI in 1984 by the Buccaneer
Days Commission and was the 34th recipient of the Mr. South Texas
Award; and
WHEREAS, Few have given so freely of their time and energies
as this exceptional businessman and humanitarian; he was valued
and loved by all who knew him, and his death will be felt by all
of those who benefitted from his love, his friendship, and his
generosity; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
family of Theodore Stephen Scibienski: his beloved wife of
64 years, Virgie Clay Scibienski; his daughters and sons-in-law,
Helen Claire and Rod Swetman and Suzanne Marie and Murray Bass;
his son and daughter-in-law, Stephen Clay and Linda Scibienski;
his sisters, Elizabeth Terentz, Evangeline Darago, and
Eleanor Schultz; and his 10 grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren; 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 Theodore Stephen Scibienski.
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Ratliff, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the above
Resolution was adopted by the Senate
on April 9, 2001, by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Dean of the Senate