By Greenberg                                          H.R. No. 1328

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Robert George "Bob" Kramer,

 1-2     Sr., on May 27, 1997, at the age of 69, has brought a great loss to

 1-3     the family and many friends of this distinguished Cedar Park

 1-4     resident; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Mr. Kramer was born to George and Emma Schott Kramer

 1-6     on February 26, 1928, in New York City; he wed the lovely Mary

 1-7     Franceschi Kramer, and the couple enjoyed a happy and rewarding

 1-8     marriage that was blessed with three children, Linda, Robert, and

 1-9     Jim; and

1-10           WHEREAS, A resident of Central Texas since 1985, Mr. Kramer

1-11     was an active member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church and he

1-12     worked for the betterment of his community as a 4th Degree Knight

1-13     with the Knights of Columbus; he was an avid horseman as well and

1-14     was devoted to his Arabian horse, Piper; and

1-15           WHEREAS, This fine gentleman will be fondly remembered as a

1-16     caring family member, neighbor, and friend who was always willing

1-17     to lend a helping hand to others in need; and

1-18           WHEREAS, Bob Kramer touched the lives of countless

1-19     individuals during his years on this earth, and though his special

1-20     presence will be deeply missed, his memory will long endure in the

1-21     hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be

1-22     it

1-23           RESOLVED,  That the House of Representatives of the 75th

1-24     Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert George

 2-1     "Bob" Kramer, Sr., and extend deepest sympathy to the members of

 2-2     his family: to his daughter, Linda Hymans and her husband, Allen

 2-3     Hymans; to his sons, Jim Kramer and Robert G. Kramer, Jr., and his

 2-4     wife, Barbara Kramer; to his five grandchildren; and to the many

 2-5     other friends and relatives of this esteemed gentleman; and, be it

 2-6     further

 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-8     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas

 2-9     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of

2-10     Robert George "Bob" Kramer, Sr.