By: Fraser S.C.R. No. 45
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Otto P. Scharth on the occasion of his 88th birthday; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman served the nation with
honor and distinction in the United States Army for 32 years,
retiring with the rank of colonel; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Scharth enlisted in military service in 1943 and
served as a combat infantryman in the European theater of
operations during World War II; he went on to lead a special
operations unit during the Huk Rebellion in the Philippines, to
serve as a heavy weapons company commander in Korea, and to work as
a senior logistics planner during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, Following his retirement from the armed forces in
1975, he served as director of military affairs at the University of
Mary Hardin-Baylor, where he worked with diligence and
professionalism to ensure that soldiers and their family members
could pursue a college education; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Scharth has been a leader in the Belton
community, organizing and leading the Belton Kiwanis Club and the
Fort Hood chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars; he has
made numerous educational presentations in area high schools and
before civic and church groups throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of his community, he
is known for his courage, his compassion for others, and his
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commend Otto P. Scharth on his exceptional service to the
nation and state and extend to him best wishes for a memorable 88th
birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for him
as an expression of high regard from the Texas Legislature.