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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Otto P. Scharth on the occasion of his 88th birthday; and |
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WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman served the nation with |
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honor and distinction in the United States Army for 32 years, |
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retiring with the rank of colonel; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Scharth enlisted in military service in 1943 and |
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served as a combat infantryman in the European theater of |
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operations during World War II; he went on to lead a special |
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operations unit during the Huk Rebellion in the Philippines, to |
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serve as a heavy weapons company commander in Korea, and to work as |
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a senior logistics planner during the Vietnam War; and |
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WHEREAS, Following his retirement from the armed forces in |
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1975, he served as director of military affairs at the University of |
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Mary Hardin-Baylor, where he worked with diligence and |
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professionalism to ensure that soldiers and their family members |
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could pursue a college education; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Scharth has been a leader in the Belton |
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community, organizing and leading the Belton Kiwanis Club and the |
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Fort Hood chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars; he has |
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made numerous educational presentations in area high schools and |
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before civic and church groups throughout the region; and |
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WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of his community, he |
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is known for his courage, his compassion for others, and his |
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enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby commend Otto P. Scharth on his exceptional service to the |
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nation and state and extend to him best wishes for a memorable 88th |
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birthday; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for him |
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as an expression of high regard from the Texas Legislature. |