SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 487

In Memory

of

Max L. Noe

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Max L. Noe, who died February 15, 2011, at the age of 94; and

WHEREAS, Born May 6, 1916, in Uvalde, Texas, Max Noe grew up in the lower Rio Grande Valley; he moved with his family to Austin in 1934 and graduated from Austin High School; and

WHEREAS, Max had a 40-year career with the United States Postal Service and retired as Austin postmaster in 1976; he served his country as a member of the armed forces during World War II and was one of only three men in his company to survive the Battle of the Bulge; he was a prisoner of war in Germany and was liberated by Allied troops in April of 1945; he received the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster for his distinguished service; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Max was active in numerous community and charitable organizations, including the Austin Chamber of Commerce, United Way, and the American Red Cross; he was president of the Downtown Founders Lions Club and volunteered as a docent at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, to which he donated his extensive political button collection; he was married to the late Caroline Krueger Noe for 44 years; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, he was highly patriotic and was respected in the community for his leadership and his many accomplishments; he was a devout Christian and a dedicated member of Saint Martin's Lutheran Church; and

WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and

WHEREAS, Max Noe was beloved by his family and friends, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Max L. Noe: his wife, Pacita K. Noe; his son, Gary Noe; his stepson, Ben King; his sister, Gladys Douglas; and his two granddaughters; 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 Max L. Noe.

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 15, 2011, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate