H.R. No. 1466

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Honorable Glenn H. Kothmann served as the voice
	of the citizens of Bexar County for more than a quarter-century, and
	he may indeed reflect with justifiable pride on his lifetime of
	achievement; and
	WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Senator Kothmann
	was born in San Antonio and attended Texas A&M University, where he
	was a member of the meat and livestock judging teams; also a student
	of the Command and General Staff College, he attained the rank of
	corporal as a sophomore, sergeant major as a junior, and executive
	officer of the infantry regiment as a senior, later retiring as a
	major general; and
	WHEREAS, This notable public servant went on to serve five
	terms in the Texas House of Representatives and five terms in the
	Texas Senate; and
	WHEREAS, During his extensive legislative career, Senator
	Kothmann shared his considerable experience with a number of
	committees, helping to lead the Natural Resources, State Affairs,
	Commerce and Industry, Municipal and Private Corporations, and
	Public Lands and Buildings Committees as vice chair and the State
	Affairs Subcommittee on Elections, Natural Resources Subcommittee
	on Energy, and Security at San Antonio State Hospital Committee as
	chair; moreover, he was elected by his fellow senators to serve as
	president pro tempore during the 64th Legislative Session; and
	WHEREAS, Outside of the political arena, Senator Kothmann
	enjoyed a varied career in the real estate and financial
	industries; and
	WHEREAS, His considerable contributions to his state and
	country earned him a number of honors, most notably the U.S.
	Distinguished Service Medal and the Lone Star Distinguished Service
	Medal; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Glenn Kothmann has
	demonstrated an exemplary commitment to his state and nation, and
	his dedicated service truly deserves special commendation; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize the Honorable Glenn H. Kothmann for
	his many achievements and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
	future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Senator Kothmann as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.
	Corte
	Davis of Harris
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 1466 was adopted by the House on April
	27, 2007, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House