SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 710
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay
tribute to Herbert Pohler on the grand occasion of his 100th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, Herbert Pohler was born on May 3, 1909, in Shiner,
Texas; he grew up in Shiner and moved to Houston in September of
1928 to study and later work in the accounting field; and
WHEREAS, For more than 80 years, he has lived in Houston,
where he and his late wife, Betty, raised four children, two
girls and two boys; his living relatives include a son, a
daughter, 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and numerous
nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pohler enjoys watching sports on television,
keeping his yard trimmed, and playing dominoes with his friends
at the local senior center; and
WHEREAS, Herbert Pohler is a distinguished and personable
gentleman, and he is admired and respected by all who know him; on
May 1, 2009, he will be joined by many of his family and friends
at the South Houston Senior Center to celebrate the momentous
occasion of his 100th birthday; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby recognize Herbert Pohler as a treasured
citizen of this state and extend to him best wishes for a
wonderful birthday celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Herbert Pohler as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Gallegos
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 24, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate