SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 39





In Memory



of



George Herman Wenglein





	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens

of San Antonio in mourning the loss of George Herman Wenglein, 

who died April 12, 2005, at the age of 88; and



	WHEREAS, Born January 11, 1917, in Ukiah, California, to 

Swiss immigrant parents, George attended San Jose State College, 

where he was the 1936 Junior Olympic Pacific Coast Wrestling 

Champion; in 1937, he joined his brother-in-law Robert Luby in 

Dallas to work with Luby's Cafeterias, and a temporary summer job 

eventually evolved into a 63-year career; and



	WHEREAS, He served his country during World War II in the 

United States Navy as a divebomber pilot assigned to the carriers 

USS YorktownII and USS Franklin; he flew numerous missions and 

received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Purple Heart 

during his six years of service; and



	WHEREAS, George returned to Luby's Cafeterias after the war 

and opened the organization's second cafeteria in San Antonio; 

his responsibilities grew with the company, and he served as 

president and chief executive officer from 1972 until 1982, when 

he was elected chairman, a position he held until 1988; and



	WHEREAS, Under George's leadership, Luby's grew from a 

small local business with seven cafeterias to a publicly traded 

company with over 200 cafeterias in 11 states; he continued to 

serve on the board of directors until 2001; and



	WHEREAS, George contributed to the life of his community 

through his participation in civic and charitable organizations; 

he served on the board of the Northeast Independent School 

District and as a director of the National Bank of Fort Sam Houston,

and he was a member of the Texas Restaurant Association; and



	WHEREAS, George gave generously of himself to others, and 

his warmth and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 

knew him; a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, George 

leaves behind memories that will be treasured by his family and 

friends; now, therefore, be it



	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 

condolences to the bereaved family of George Herman Wenglein:  

his wife of 49 years, Phyllis; his daughters and sons-in-law, 

Teri Wenglein-Callender and Dr. David Callender and





Ann Wenglein-Brawner and Rick Brawner; his son and 

daughter-in-law, George and Bari Wenglein; his sisters,

Hulda Weger, Alice Southerland, and Pat Goudge; and his five 

grandchildren; 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 George Herman Wenglein.

                                                                       Wentworth









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on August 4, 2005, by a 

rising vote.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate