SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize August Pahmiyer on the occasion of his 100th birthday, which is being celebrated on August 26, 2021; and

WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is well known for his integrity and generous spirit, and he is a revered citizen of our state; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Pahmiyer served the nation with distinction in the United States Army in World War II as a member of the 821st Tank Destroyer Battalion; he earned four Bronze Stars for his actions in battles across Europe; and

WHEREAS, He has been blessed with a wonderful family; his children, Janet and David Long, and his stepchildren, Mary Lou and Paul Kenjura and Clarence and Jill Gerke, are a source of much pride and joy for him; and

WHEREAS, He has lived through times and experienced events that many people only know through history books, and much can be learned from the wisdom he has gained over the years; beloved and respected in his Brenham community, he is a member of Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, and his faith and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest is a source of inspiration to others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to August Pahmiyer and extend to him best wishes for a memorable 100th birthday celebration; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as a memento of this milestone in his life.

Kolkhorst

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 10, 2021.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate