82R12503 MDM-D
By: Schwertner H.R. No. 859
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Pete Kauffman of Georgetown marked a special
milestone in his life with the observance of his 90th birthday on
March 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Liberty Hill High School in
1939, Pete Kauffman attended Southwest Texas State College, where
he played on the Bobcats football team; he married his high school
sweetheart, Nell, in 1941, and he and his wife became the proud
parents of three children, Jim Kauffman, Rebecca Kauffman Pfiester,
and Al Kauffman; today their fine family has grown to include seven
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; Pete and Nell Kauffman
shared a rewarding relationship until her passing; and
WHEREAS, A farmer and rancher for 70 years, Mr. Kauffman was
named Outstanding Agriculturist of Williamson County in 1975; his
love of the land and his interest in encouraging young people who
hope to pursue a similar vocation are reflected in the two $5,000
Pete and Nell Kauffman Scholarships that are awarded annually by
the Williamson County A&M Club; the grants are intended for
students from Liberty Hill High School and Georgetown High School
who plan to study agriculture or land use at Texas A&M University;
and
WHEREAS, Deeply interested in the welfare of his community,
this esteemed gentleman has played an active role over the years in
a host of community endeavors and organizations; his many
contributions in this arena have included service as a member of the
Liberty Hill Independent School District Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, Pete Kauffman is a treasured source of wisdom and
inspiration to his family and numerous friends, and it is a pleasure
to honor him on nine decades of life well lived; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Pete Kauffman on his 90th birthday
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. Kauffman as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.