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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Esteemed educator Dr. Charles Richard Knerr of |
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Pantego passed away on January 2, 2012, at the age of 64; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on July 17, 1947, in Munich, Germany, Dr. Knerr |
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was a loving husband to his wife, Linda, and a devoted father to his |
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sons, Andrew and Charles; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Knerr enjoyed a notable career as a professor of |
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political science at The University of Texas at Arlington; he was |
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renowned for his colorful teaching style as well as for his success |
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in mentoring students and helping them to realize their full |
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potential; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to his other achievements, he cofounded |
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the American Collegiate Moot Court Association in 2001; the |
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organization sponsors an annual championship tournament in which |
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undergraduate students deliver simulated arguments in supreme |
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court cases; and |
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WHEREAS, With his passion, dedication, and wit, Charlie Knerr |
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was a friend and inspiration to many people, and he leaves behind a |
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legacy that will continue to resonate for years to come; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Charles Richard Knerr |
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and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his |
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wife, Linda Knerr; to his sons, Andrew and Charles Knerr; to his |
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mother, Anna Knerr; to his brother, Jerry Knerr; and to his other |
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relatives, friends, and former students; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Charles |
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Knerr. |