By: Turner S.R. No. 444 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Delwin Rohde 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 citizens of Brenham in mourning the loss of Delwin Rohde who died 1-7 March 8, 1993, at the age of 73; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born June 1, 1919, in Fayette County, Texas, 1-9 Delwin Rohde married Ellen Gaertner Guettler on October 17, 1964; 1-10 and 1-11 WHEREAS, He attended Blinn College, 1-12 Sam Houston State University, and Massey Real Estate College; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, A man of deep patriotism, Mr. Rohde served in the 1-15 United States Army during World War II where he rose to the rank 1-16 of captain and received a Bronze Star; he was an active member and 1-17 served as commander of Buddy Wright Post 48 of the American Legion 1-18 and of James F. Dillon Post 7104 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; 1-19 and 1-20 WHEREAS, Respected in the community for his many 1-21 accomplishments, Delwin Rohde was an exemplary gentleman; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Mr. Rohde was dedicated to his work and was a 1-23 leader in his community; he was associated with the Texas State 2-1 Welfare Department and the Brenham Urban Renewal Agency and he 2-2 served as housing director of the Brazos Valley Development Council; 2-3 and 2-4 WHEREAS, He participated in countless civic activities and 2-5 will best be remembered for the time and energy he spent building 2-6 and decorating floats for the Brenham Maifest; and 2-7 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 2-8 Delwin Rohde gave unselfishly of his time to others; and 2-9 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Rohde was a member of 2-10 Eben-Ezer Lutheran Church of Berlin where he served on the church 2-11 council; and 2-12 WHEREAS, Mr. Rohde's wisdom, warm spirit, and valued counsel 2-13 will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-14 WHEREAS, Delwin Rohde was a devoted husband and father, and 2-15 he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his 2-16 family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-17 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-18 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 2-19 family of Delwin Rohde: his wife, Ellen Guettler Rohde; his son, 2-20 Dr. Norris Rohde; his stepson, Glenn Roy Guettler; his stepdaughter, 2-21 Carol Zbranek; his brother, Leslie Rohde; his sister, Edna Lange; 2-22 and his six stepgrandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren; and, 2-23 be it further 2-24 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-25 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 3-1 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 3-2 in memory of Delwin Rohde. 3-3 _____________________________________ 3-4 President of the Senate 3-5 I hereby certify that the 3-6 above Resolution was adopted by 3-7 the Senate on March 18, 1993, 3-8 by a rising vote. 3-9 _____________________________________ 3-10 Secretary of the Senate 3-11 _____________________________________ 3-12 Member, Texas Senate