By: Montford S.R. No. 873 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 M. R. Koger 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas noted with sadness 1-6 the passing of a native son, M. R. "Frog" Koger of Big Spring, who 1-7 died on March 18, 1995, at the age of 77; and 1-8 WHEREAS, This highly respected gentleman was born on 1-9 July 11, 1917, in Shamrock, Texas, grew up there, and graduated 1-10 from Shamrock High School; and 1-11 WHEREAS, He attended Texas Tech University from 1936 to 1940, 1-12 the year in which he was also married to Mary Louise Inkman; that 1-13 same year, Mr. Koger and his new bride moved to Big Spring, where 1-14 he owned and operated M. R. Koger Insurance Agency for more than 20 1-15 years, and this seasoned businessman also worked as an oil broker 1-16 for a number of years; and 1-17 WHEREAS, During World War II, Mr. Koger served his country as 1-18 a member of the Army Air Corps; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A man of strong Christian faith, Mr. Koger was active 1-20 in Saint Mary's Episcopal Church; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A man of ability and unquestioned integrity, he was 1-22 a community member who was integral to his society; in addition to 1-23 the dedication and diligence his businesses required, Mr. Koger 2-1 brought his experience and sagacity to his service as a member of 2-2 the Big Spring City Council from 1970 to 1971, as Chairman of the 2-3 United Way in 1966, and as president of the Chamber of Commerce in 2-4 1969; he belonged to the Rotary Club and served for many years as 2-5 chairman of the Board of Trustees at Hall Bennett Hospital and as 2-6 district chairman of the Buffalo Trails Boy Scout Council; his 2-7 varied achievements contributed to the growth and progress of his 2-8 community, and he endeared himself to those who worked with him 2-9 through his friendship and camaraderie; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to his family: 2-12 his wife, Mary Louise Koger; his daughter, Karon Passow; and his 2-13 granddaughters, Jenny and Susan Passow; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-15 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-16 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-17 in memory of M. R. "Frog" Koger. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 President of the Senate 2-20 I hereby certify that the above 2-21 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-22 on May 1, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Secretary of the Senate 2-25 ______________________________________ 3-1 Member, Texas Senate