SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 760

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Kenneth Earl Blaschke for his outstanding service to 
his community, his church, and his profession; and

	WHEREAS, Ken Blaschke has been an outstanding civic leader 
in Smithville and a pharmacist for more than 50 years; he attended 
Blinn College and graduated from The University of Texas with a 
bachelor of science degree in pharmacy in 1953, and he served in 
the United States Army as a pharmacy administrator from 1954 to 
1955; and

	WHEREAS, In 1956, he married Renee Dhossche, who has been 
mayor of Smithville since 1998; the couple was blessed with three 
children, and Mr. Blaschke has been active in the Smithville 
Chamber of Commerce, the Smithville Lions Club, Little League, 
the Smithville Optimist Club, Friends of MD Anderson Science 
Park, and Saint Paul's Catholic Church; and

	WHEREAS, The semiretired pharmacist worked for Partains' 
Pharmacy and Haag Pharmacy in San Antonio, and he owned Ken's 
Rexall Pharmacy in Smithville for 40 years; and

	WHEREAS, A highly respected leader who generously devotes 
time and energy to civic affairs, Ken served on the board of 
directors for numerous organizations, including Centex Family 
Services, the Bastrop County Headstart Program, and the 
Smithville Independent School District; he is board chairman of 
the Smithville Housing Authority, and he has been active with the 
Smithville Police Association and the American Legion Post 1309; 
and

	WHEREAS, He has been a member of the board of directors for 
the First State Bank in Smithville for 25 years, and he has been 
active in the Knights of Columbus, Bishop Odin Assembly, and the 
Knights of Columbus, Father O'Gallagher Council; and

	WHEREAS, Over the years, Ken has received numerous 
accolades for his generous work in the community; he was named 
Outstanding Citizen by the Smithville Chamber of Commerce, the 
Boss of the Year by the Smithville Business and Professional 
Women, the Knight of the Year by the Knights of Columbus, and 
Outstanding Board Member by the Smithville Housing Authority; 
the City of Smithville named a street for him, Ken Blaschke 
Drive, in 1991; and

	WHEREAS, An active gardener, he is a life member of Texas 
Garden Clubs, Incorporated, and the National Garden Clubs, 
Incorporated; his other interests include woodworking, traveling,
and spending time with his grandchildren; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary Smithville citizen, Ken is a source 
of strength to others, and his many accomplishments reflect his 
dedication and his commitment to his fellowman; now, therefore, 
be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Kenneth Earl Blaschke for 
his exceptional achievements in his profession and for his 
outstanding leadership in his community; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Armbrister




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 6, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate