1-1                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1107
 1-2                                  In Memory
 1-3                                     of
 1-4                               Christian Ertle
 1-5           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
 1-6     of Brazoria County in mourning the loss of Christian Ertle, who
 1-7     died April 1, 1999; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, In all his personal endeavors, this esteemed
 1-9     gentleman dedicated his life to serving his community, and his
1-10     death will be deeply felt by all who had the pleasure of knowing
1-11     him; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Born January 3, 1948, in Munster, France, Christian
1-13     graduated with a chemical engineering degree from Ecole Nationale
1-14     des Industries Chimiques in Nancy, France, and began his notable
1-15     career with Dow in 1973; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Vitally interested in the welfare of others,
1-17     Christian contributed his time and his efforts to the United Way,
1-18     Brazosport Memorial Hospital, Center for the Arts and Sciences,
1-19     Junior Achievement, Habitat for Humanity, and the Sea Center
1-20     Texas; and
1-21           WHEREAS, The death of such a fine citizen is felt not only
1-22     by his beloved family and friends, but also by the people who
 2-1     benefitted from his generosity and community spirit, and it is
 2-2     appropriate for the Texas Senate to honor the memory of this
 2-3     outstanding individual; now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-5     76th Legislature, extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
 2-6     family of Christian Ertle:  his wife of 28 years, Marie-Francoise;
 2-7     his sons, Benjamin and Jeremie; his father, Martin; and his
 2-8     sisters, Marie-France and Huguette; and, be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-10     members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
2-11     the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it
2-12     do so in memory of Christian Ertle.
2-13                                                                   Brown
2-14                                  ______________________________________
2-15                                         President of the Senate
2-16                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-17                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-18                                  on May 25, 1999, by a rising vote.
2-19                                  ______________________________________
2-20                                         Secretary of the Senate
2-21                                  ______________________________________
2-22                                           Member, Texas Senate