By McReynolds H.R. No. 261 77R6231 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to pay 1-2 tribute to a most distinguished senior citizen, John Holtermann, 1-3 for his myriad contributions to this state; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A charter member of the Texas Silver-Haired 1-5 Legislature, he has chaired its Legislative Action Committee for 1-6 the past decade, during which period he has ably represented his 1-7 fellow senior citizens and been an important contributor to the 1-8 work of that distinguished body in addressing concerns of 1-9 particular import to the elderly population of Texas; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Born on August 2, 1911, Mr. Holtermann has 1-11 consistently made volunteerism a priority in his life, from his 1-12 early involvement in scouting to his more recent participation on 1-13 the board of the San Marcos Public Library, the Hays and Caldwell 1-14 County Welfare Board, and the EMS, Paramedic, Trauma Advisory 1-15 Board; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Retired from a notable career with Litton Office 1-17 Products, he has also greatly benefited the Central Texas Area 1-18 Agency on Aging, which he served as a regional ombudsman volunteer, 1-19 and the Texas Department of Health's Emergency Health Care Advisory 1-20 Committee; and 1-21 WHEREAS, For his exceptional efforts in behalf of the elderly 1-22 individuals of our state, he was honored by the Silver-Haired 1-23 Legislature in 1998 with John Holtermann Day at the State Capitol; 1-24 in addition, his many accolades include the Citizen of the Year 2-1 Award from the San Marcos Board of Realtors, the Denman Evangelism 2-2 Award from the United Methodist Church, the Award for Excellence in 2-3 Community Service from the Daughters of the American Revolution, 2-4 and the Better Life Award of Humanitarianism from the Texas Health 2-5 Care Association; and 2-6 WHEREAS, John Holtermann has proven that one man can make a 2-7 difference through his tireless dedication to his fellow Texans, 2-8 and he is indeed deserving of legislative recognition; now, 2-9 therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-11 Legislature hereby commend John Holtermann for his deep commitment 2-12 to the senior citizens of Texas and extend to him warmest best 2-13 wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for Mr. Holtermann as an expression of high regard by the 2-16 Texas House of Representatives.