By: Turner S.R. No. 435
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Harvey F. Boehnemann
1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the
1-6 residents of Burton in mourning the loss of Harvey F. Boehnemann who
1-7 died on February 26, 1993; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Born October 18, 1920, in Burton, Texas,
1-9 Harvey Boehnemann was the son of Ida Koerth and Otto Boehnemann; and
1-10 WHEREAS, This beloved citizen was educated in Burton School
1-11 and graduated from Brenham High School and Blinn College; he had
1-12 also attended The University of Texas; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Boehnemann married Annie Bathe on
1-14 October 18, 1966, in Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Greenvine; they
1-15 lived through many happy years together; and
1-16 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Boehnemann was a lifelong
1-17 member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Greenvine where he had been
1-18 baptized and confirmed; and
1-19 WHEREAS, This illustrious civic leader was very prominent
1-20 in his community; he was past president of the Burton Chamber of
1-21 Commerce and a member of the Burton Volunteer Fire Department and
1-22 the Lions Club; and
1-23 WHEREAS, Highly esteemed by his fellow citizens, Mr. Boehnemann
2-1 was a member of the Burton City Council and served as mayor pro tempore
2-2 for 12 years; and
2-3 WHEREAS, A longtime community leader, Mr. Boehnemann had been
2-4 associated with Van Dyke Insurance and had recently retired; and
2-5 WHEREAS, This respected gentleman's varied and notable
2-6 accomplishments greatly contributed to the progress and development
2-7 of his community; and
2-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Boehnemann's wise and good judgment will be
2-9 greatly missed and remembered with gratitude by those who lived and
2-10 worked with him; now, therefore, be it
2-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-12 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
2-13 members of his family: his wife, Annie Boehnemann; his mother,
2-14 Ida Boehnemann; his brother, Alton Boehnemann; his sister,
2-15 Birdie Borchardt; and his nieces and nephews; and, be it further
2-16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-17 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
2-18 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
2-19 memory of Harvey F. Boehnemann.
2-20 _____________________________________
2-21 President of the Senate
2-22 I hereby certify that the
2-23 above Resolution was adopted by
2-24 the Senate on March 16, 1993,
2-25 by a rising vote.
3-1 _____________________________________
3-2 Secretary of the Senate
3-3 _____________________________________
3-4 Member, Texas Senate