H.C.R. No. 34
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1-1 WHEREAS, On March 2, 1993, at the annual banquet of the
1-2 Overton-New London Area Chamber of Commerce, Herbert Reinhold
1-3 Knauth officially will retire from his position as chamber manager,
1-4 drawing to a close an outstanding 32-year career of service and
1-5 dedication to his community; and
1-6 WHEREAS, Acting on behalf of the citizens of Overton and New
1-7 London, Mr. Knauth has worked tirelessly to promote the interests
1-8 of these two East Texas towns; today, at age 94, this respected
1-9 community leader is widely recognized and highly regarded as the
1-10 oldest active chamber manager in the United States; and
1-11 WHEREAS, The son of German immigrants, Frederick R. and
1-12 Amelia Knauth, Mr. Knauth learned at an early age the value of hard
1-13 work; growing up on a farm, he and his family worked many long
1-14 hours in the cotton fields, picking and separating the bolls by
1-15 hand; and
1-16 WHEREAS, After his graduation from Burkburnett High School,
1-17 Mr. Knauth entered the military and proudly served his country in
1-18 World War I; following his service, he attended both Texas A&M
1-19 University and The University of Texas at Austin; and
1-20 WHEREAS, In 1922, he accepted a position with an oil company
1-21 and six years later, in 1928, married the former Miss Bessie Lewis;
1-22 later, with the birth of their two children, Gregory and Elenor,
1-23 the happiness of this loving couple was made complete; and
1-24 WHEREAS, The lifetime achievements of this well-respected
2-1 gentleman testify to his remarkable personal character; as a 32nd
2-2 degree Mason and Shriner, and as a former president and
2-3 still-active member of the Rotary Club with more than 53 years of
2-4 perfect attendance, Mr. Knauth has dedicated many hours of loyal
2-5 service to his community and friends; and
2-6 WHEREAS, Deeply concerned for the future of this nation,
2-7 Mr. Knauth was a member of Kilgore Junior College's board of
2-8 trustees from 1960-1977, serving two terms in the position of
2-9 president; in addition, Mr. Knauth has long been actively involved
2-10 in the Boy Scouts of America, most recently achieving the Silver
2-11 Beaver award; and
2-12 WHEREAS, As a public official, Mr. Knauth maintains an
2-13 outstanding record of service; motivated by his strong sense of
2-14 loyalty and personal obligation to his fellow citizens and a
2-15 sincere desire to continually improve his community, this special
2-16 man has left a mark on the hearts of all who know him; though many
2-17 will aspire to follow in the footsteps of this inspiring
2-18 gentleman, few will match his long-lasting record of dedication and
2-19 commitment to the world around him; now, therefore, be it
2-20 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas
2-21 hereby honor Mr. Herbert Reinhold Knauth for his outstanding career
2-22 of service to his beloved community as manager of the Overton-New
2-23 London Area Chamber of Commerce and extend to him warmest best
2-24 wishes for continued success and personal happiness in the future;
2-25 and, be it further
2-26 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-27 prepared for Mr. Knauth as an expression of high regard by the
3-1 Legislature of the State of Texas.
3-2 Legislature of the State of Texas.
3-3 Sadler
3-4 H.C.R. No. 34
3-5 _______________________________ _______________________________
3-6 President of the Senate Speaker of the House
3-7 I certify that H.C.R. No. 34 was adopted by the House on
3-8 February 4, 1993, by a non-record vote.
3-9 _______________________________
3-10 Chief Clerk of the House
3-11 I certify that H.C.R. No. 34 was adopted by the Senate on
3-12 February 8, 1993.
3-13 _______________________________
3-14 Secretary of the Senate
3-15 APPROVED: _____________________
3-16 Date
3-17 _____________________
3-18 Governor