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A.R. “Babe” Schwartz, the former state senator who pioneered laws protecting public access to Texas beaches and was near legendary on the island, died Friday in hospice care.
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What a great champion for humanity! There will not be another. RIP Babe you left this world a much better place!
He was the type of legislator who actually worked to represent the best interests of his constituents. I remember how wonderful it was to live here when he was working to protect and improve our quality of life! RIP and thank you, Babe, for a life well lived!
I think the dream he had for Texas Open Beaches died with the supporting of restricting access to vehicles on said beaches. Thus creating what he fought against, privatization of public beaches. If that wasn't the case, there would be no bollards on the west end to protect a couple of turtles. It is all about real estate and the million dollar homes atop it. RIP Babe, I'll think about you when I turn west on the seawall off 61st. Not when I hit the end of it though, sadly.
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