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 Elton Bohmann of Seguin for his deep commitment to the 1-3 education of Texas students; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Retired in 1987 from teaching accounting at Texas 1-5 Lutheran University (TLU), Professor Bohmann mentored more than 1-6 1,100 business and accounting graduates and inspired such 1-7 admiration and affection that many of his former students came 1-8 together to fund the Elton Bohmann Professorship in Accounting at 1-9 TLU; and 1-10 WHEREAS, This exceptional educator has always demonstrated a 1-11 keen interest in his former students; he played a key role in 1-12 finding jobs for numerous individuals and, with his wife, Leta, who 1-13 later passed away, he attended various special events in their 1-14 lives such as weddings and baptisms; and 1-15 WHEREAS, In 1934, Professor Bohmann earned a bachelor's 1-16 degree from Sam Houston State University and received a master's 1-17 degree from Texas A&M University in Kingsville; he began his career 1-18 as a public school teacher and coach, served as principal and 1-19 tennis coach at Freer High School for 10 years, and in 1957, joined 1-20 the staff of TLU, where he taught for three decades; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A faithful congregant of Emanuel's Lutheran Church, 1-22 he has served on the development board of Texas Lutheran University 1-23 since 1990; his professional affiliations include the San Antonio 1-24 Chapter of the Texas CPAs, the Texas Society of CPAs, the American 2-1 Institute of CPAs, and the American Accounting Association; and 2-2 WHEREAS, This highly regarded gentleman is an avid golfer who 2-3 can often be found at Seguin's Starcke Park, walking, not riding, 2-4 the 18-hole course as he hones his skills; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Elton Bohmann has made a tremendous difference in 2-6 the lives of many Texans, and it is most appropriate that he be 2-7 honored for his significant contributions; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby commend Elton Bohmann for his sincere dedication 2-10 to his students and extend to him warmest best wishes for good 2-11 fortune and happiness in the future; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, Than an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for Mr. Bohmann as an expression of highest regard by the 2-14 Texas House of Representatives. Kuempel _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1157 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House