SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1067


In Memory

of

Carl Brenner

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 
commemorates the life of Carl Brenner, who died March 30, 2003, 
at the age of 55; and
	WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Carl Brenner was
born June 2, 1947, the son of former Solo Serve stores owner 
Milton Brenner; he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's
Wharton School of Finance in 1968 and from The University of Texas
School of Law in 1971; and
	WHEREAS, He pursued a career as a trial lawyer in San Antonio
and South Texas for approximately 10 years but left the profession
to follow his passion for raising fruit; and
	WHEREAS, Carl acquired his first apple and pear orchards
in South Africa, where he lived in the 1980s; he later purchased 
more orchards in the State of Washington and formed the Alamo 
Orchard Company; he grew a variety of apples but was especially 
fond of Asian pears, which his company sold at H-E-B's Central 
Markets; and
	WHEREAS, Highly regarded as a man of his word, Carl loved 
living in San Antonio, where he had a wide circle of friends to 
whom he was deeply loyal; and
	WHEREAS, He loved the opera and served on the board of the 
Houston Grand Opera; he also enjoyed big game hunting in Africa 
and fishing in Alaska; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity,
he gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, 
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 
knew him; and
	WHEREAS, Carl Brenner lived his life to the fullest and
was a devoted brother, and he leaves behind memories that will
be treasured forever by his family and his many friends; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Carl Brenner:  his sister, Marie Brenner; his 
aunt, the Reverend Ilene Dunn; and his niece, Casey Swartz; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Carl Brenner.
                                                                       Wentworth




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on June 2, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate