SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 650

WHEREAS, Max Hartmann of Doss is retiring from the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association in March 2015, and the occasion provides a fitting opportunity to recognize him for his notable career and many achievements; and

WHEREAS, A native of New Braunfels, Mr. Hartmann received his education at Texas A&M University and was sworn in as game warden for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in June 1967; stationed in Fredericksburg, he served in Gillespie and Blanco Counties until 1995; and

WHEREAS, That same year, Mr. Hartmann became the justice of the peace for Precinct Two in Gillespie County, and he also joined the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association as a market inspector at the Gillespie Livestock Company; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hartmann stepped down as justice of the peace in 1998 and returned to Texas Parks and Wildlife, working as a state game warden until September 2005, when he rejoined the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association as a special ranger; in 2011, he became the association's supervisor for Region Two and helped to organize a coalition of property owners in and around Gillespie County; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hartmann's many awards include recognition as the highest ranked sharpshooter by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Outstanding Wildlife Officer of the Year in 1993; he received the Shikar-Safari Club International Award from the department in 1992, and he was named Outstanding Public Servant by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce in 1997; and

WHEREAS, Also active with area youth, he served as president of the Gillespie 4-H and FFA Livestock Associations in 1980, and he was recognized as Gillespie County 4-H leader of the year in 1977; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hartmann has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Franny; they are the proud parents of three children and have seen their family grow to include nine grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Max Hartmann has an impressive record of accomplishments as a law enforcement officer and advocate for landowners, and his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of Gillespie County and earned him widespread respect and admiration; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby congratulate Max Hartmann on his retirement and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mr. Hartmann as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Fraser

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 28, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate