By: Sibley S.C.R. No. 62 1-1 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas joins with 1-3 citizens of Dublin, Texas, in mourning the passing of a beloved 1-4 local businessman, William "Bill" Kloster, who died September 27, 1-5 1999, at the age of 81; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Bill Kloster, known affectionately as "Mr. Dr 1-7 Pepper," was the owner and manager of the Dublin Dr Pepper Bottling 1-8 Company, the nation's oldest Dr Pepper bottling plant; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born in 1918 in Dublin, Mr. Kloster began working at 1-10 the Dr Pepper plant in 1933; after serving his country in World War 1-11 II, he returned to the business, working for years as the plant's 1-12 general manager; he inherited the entire operation in 1991; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Throughout his service as manager and owner of 1-14 Dublin Dr Pepper Bottling Company, Mr. Kloster became renowned for 1-15 his steadfast adherence to traditional Dr Pepper production 1-16 methods; though modern business practices dictated closing his 1-17 small establishment and using cheaper ingredients, he resisted all 1-18 attempts at change; and 1-19 WHEREAS, For his tenacity, Mr. Kloster was rewarded by Dr 1-20 Pepper drinkers the world over who preferred the refreshingly 1-21 distinct taste of the Dublin product; despite being one of the 1-22 smallest Dr Pepper franchise territories, the Dublin plant 1-23 consistently ranked among the top 10 producers in per capita 1-24 consumption; and 2-1 WHEREAS, A hard worker who dedicated his life to producing a 2-2 quality product, Mr. Kloster will also be remembered as a kind and 2-3 generous man who loved giving back to his community; this devoted 2-4 businessman and community leader leaves behind memories that will 2-5 be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, 2-6 therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-8 hereby extend its sincere condolences to the family of William 2-9 Kloster: his son, William E. Kloster; his sister, Katharine 2-10 Tillatson; his two grandsons; and his two great-grandchildren; and, 2-11 be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared as an 2-13 expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Legislature, and that 2-14 when the legislature adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-15 William Kloster.