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                                                                  H.R. No. 1554



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For 50 years, Kenneth Earl Blaschke has been a 
practicing pharmacist in Smithville, and this native Texan has 
distinguished himself among his fellow citizens through his 
dedication and commitment to excellence in this vital profession 
and as a leader in his community; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Fayette County on October 16, 1931, Mr. 
Blaschke attended Schulenburg High School and earned the nickname 
"Killer" as a member of his high school football team; he pursued 
his higher education at Blinn College and received his bachelor of 
pharmacy degree from The University of Texas in 1953; and
	WHEREAS, A U.S. Army veteran, he served as pharmacy 
administrator at Fort Sam Houston from 1954 to 1955; the following 
year, he was united in marriage with the Honorable Renee Dhossche 
Blaschke, now Mayor of Smithville, with whom he has enjoyed a strong 
and loving union blessed with three children and five 
grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Blaschke owned and operated Ken's Rexall 
Pharmacy for 40 years before joining the ranks of the semi-retired; 
he remains active with Smithville Pharmacy and has enjoyed 
membership with the American Pharmaceutical Association and the 
Texas Pharmaceutical Association, the latter of which he served as 
a member of the board of directors and chairman of the Bylaws 
Revision Committee; and
	WHEREAS, Named Knight of the Year in 2000 by the Knights of 
Columbus, Mr. Blaschke has held numerous leadership positions 
during his years of service with that exemplary organization; he is 
a former president of the Smithville Chamber of Commerce, the 
Smithville Lions Club, and the Smithville Little League, and has 
served with distinction as a leading member of the Smithville 
Optimist Club and the Bastrop County Head Start Board, as well as 
other noteworthy local organizations; and
	WHEREAS, In 1980, this esteemed gentleman was named 
Outstanding Citizen by the Smithville Chamber of Commerce, and in 
1991 the city of Smithville established Ken Blaschke Drive in honor 
of his many accomplishments and contributions to the citizens of 
Smithville; and
	WHEREAS, Five decades of service to a community is truly an 
admirable achievement, and Kenneth Blaschke continues to inspire 
those who know him, demonstrating that one person can indeed make a 
positive difference in the lives of his fellow citizens; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Kenneth Earl Blaschke for his 50 years of 
service as a pharmacist for the citizens of Smithville and extend to 
him best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Blaschke as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                Cook of Colorado

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1554 was adopted by the House on May 
30, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House