SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 529

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Otto L. Fuchs Jr. of Carmine, Texas, for 75 years of membership in American Legion Quade-Werchan Post 338; and

WHEREAS, Otto Fuchs served with distinction in the United States Army with the 42nd Infantry during World War II; he was on the front lines in Europe, where he survived the Battle of the Bulge, and he was part of the group that liberated the Dachau Concentration Camp; and

WHEREAS, While Otto was fighting overseas, his father enrolled both of them in American Legion Post 338 and paid Otto's dues until he returned home; they were one of six father-son charter members of the post; and

WHEREAS, After his military service, Otto earned a degree from Texas A&M University, and he taught classes for veterans before beginning a long career teaching vocational agriculture in the Round Top-Carmine Independent School District; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his life, he has remained devoted to his American Legion post; he served as post commander three times for a total of eight years and as chaplain for more than 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Otto Fuchs is a patriot of immeasurable strength and integrity who has contributed greatly to the ongoing success of Post 338, and he can look back with pride on his many years of service to the organization; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Otto L. Fuchs Jr. on 75 years of membership in American Legion Quade-Werchan Post 338 and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Kolkhorst

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 1, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate