SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 281


In Memory

of

Charles Leo Korbell

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Charles Leo Korbell, who 
passed away January 23, 2005, at the age of 93; and
	WHEREAS, Born on December 16, 1911, to Albert B. Korbell 
and Josephine Thomas Korbell, Charles grew up in Floresville; 
he excelled in athletics as quarterback and captain of the 
Floresville High School football team and became known as the 
"Jim Thorpe of Floresville" for his track and field exploits; he 
married Emma Raska, also of Floresville, in 1939; and
	WHEREAS, Hunting was one of the mainstays of his long and 
full life; while Charles began hunting as a young man during 
the Depression as a way to help feed his family, it became his 
passion, a means to commune with nature and a priceless way to 
spend time with his family; and
	WHEREAS, Charles also spent many hours in his garden, 
tending his roses and trees and patiently nurturing small 
cuttings for decades as they grew into large, majestic trees; 
and
	WHEREAS, He retired from the Texas Highway Department in 
1977 after 42 years of service to the State of Texas and further 
added to his long and useful career with 13 years at Vulcan 
Materials; and
	WHEREAS, His strength of character and sense of humor were 
readily apparent to all who knew him, and Charles Korbell leaves 
behind memories that will be treasured forever by those whose 
lives he touched; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Charles Leo Korbell:  his wife of 65 years, 
Emma Raska Korbell; his sons and daughters-in-law, 
John and Bonnie Korbell and Charles and Cheryl Korbell; his 
daughter, Sharon Kidd, and her husband, Mike Kidd; his eleven 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and his many other 
beloved relatives and friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for the family of Charles Korbell as an expression of deepest 
sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns 
this day, it do so in memory of Charles Leo Korbell.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 1, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate