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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 639


In Memory

of

Elmer Brotze

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 
commemorates the life of Elmer Brotze, who died February 23, 2005,
at the age of 93; and
	WHEREAS, Elmer Brotze was born in Bexar County on
October 1, 1911, to Hilmer and Johanna Stapper Brotze, and he was
raised on a farm near Converse; he graduated from Brackenridge 
High School in San Antonio and attended Draughon's Business 
College; he married Cleora Beck in 1936, and the couple celebrated
their 68th wedding anniversary in September of 2004; and
	WHEREAS, Elmer began his career by working at Ginther's 
Food Store and Acme Brick Company; he then joined General Supply 
Company, where he worked from 1938 to 1982, serving as corporate 
secretary and chief financial officer; he was active in a number 
of professional organizations, such as the National Association 
of Credit Management; and
	WHEREAS, He served on the board of directors of Eden Heights
and Eden Home, Incorporated, in New Braunfels; he was also active 
with the Community Evangelical United Church of Christ; he served 
as president of the church council and as treasurer of the South 
Texas Association of United Church of Christ churches; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity and generosity, Elmer Brotze 
will long be remembered by those who knew him for his wisdom and 
valued counsel; he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,


and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by 
his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Elmer Brotze:  his wife, Cleora M. Brotze; his sons and 
daughters-in-law, Wayne and Camille Brotze and Gary and Terri Brotze;
and his six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 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 
Elmer Brotze.
                                                                    Van de Putte




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 19, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate