H.R. No. 426



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may 
temper the profound sadness that the passing of Alvin J. Grahmann on 
May 28, 2005, brings to all who cared for this esteemed gentleman; 
and
	WHEREAS, Born in Hallettsville on March 14, 1925, he was the 
youngest of 10 children of Frank and Antoinette Grahmann; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Grahmann married the former Adela Etzler on 
October 28, 1947, in a ceremony held in Hallettsville, and the 
couple enjoyed a warm and fulfilling marriage that spanned more 
than 57 years; and
	WHEREAS, Widely admired for his honesty and hard work, he was 
owner and operator of Grahmann's True Value Store, Inc., with 
locations in Hallettsville and Schulenburg; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Grahmann was deeply committed to his faith and 
his community; he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and of 
Sacred Heart Parish in Hallettsville and St. Rose of Lima Parish in 
Schulenburg; he was also a member of the Hallettsville Industrial 
Corporation, belonged to the volunteer fire department and chamber 
of commerce in Hallettsville and Schulenburg, and was a charter 
member and advisory board member of the National Retail Hardware 
Association; and
	WHEREAS, A man who treasured his family and wide circle of 
friends, Mr. Grahmann will long be remembered with great love and 
affection; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Alvin J. Grahmann and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his 
family: to his wife, Adela Grahmann; to his children and their 
spouses, Linda and Ron Wright, Barbara and Don Rainosek, Alvin Paul 
and Barbara Grahmann, Forrest and Chris Grahmann, Michael and 
Janice Grahmann, and Mark and Pam Grahmann; to his 15 grandchildren 
and five great-grandchildren; to his sister, Wilhelmina Zafereo; 
and to all who mourn the passing of this beloved man; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Alvin J. 
Grahmann.

                                                                Cook of Colorado


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 426 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on July 19, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House