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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 365
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In Memory |
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of |
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Eugene Bothe |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the people |
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of Brenham in mourning the loss of Eugene Bothe, who died March |
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11, 2025, at the age of 92; and |
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WHEREAS, Gene was born April 28, 1932, in Meyersville and |
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was raised in Wiedeville, near Brenham; he learned the value of |
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hard work and determination from an early age, which helped to |
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guide and direct him throughout his life; he worked in cotton and |
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hay fields and drove a milk truck before beginning his rewarding |
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career in the automotive industry at Rankin Motors; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1970, Mr. Bothe became a partner at Rankin |
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Motors, and in 1974, he bought the dealership, which was renamed |
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Bothe Ford, and owned it for 12 years; he continued his zeal for |
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car sales at Tegeler Toyota, and he was a cherished employee for |
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more than three decades until the time of his passing; and |
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WHEREAS, On September 18, 1955, he married Elois Kochwelp, |
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and they were blessed with five children, Jerry, Roxanna, |
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Michael, Ronald, and Pamela, whom they raised by loving example; |
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his eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren were a |
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source of pride and joy to him and enriched his life |
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immeasurably; and |
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WHEREAS, Gene found much fulfillment in sharing his |
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passion and involvement in the cattle business with family and |
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friends, and his dedication to his community and love of dancing |
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at celebrations brought joy to many; and |
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WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and |
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coworker at Tegeler Toyota, Gene leaves behind memories that |
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will be treasured forever by his loving family and many friends |
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and by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Eugene Bothe; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Gene Bothe. |
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Kolkhorst |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 3, 2025, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |