SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 804
In Memory
of
Armin F. Puck
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Brigadier General Armin F. Puck, who
died March 31, 2011, at the age of 96; and
WHEREAS, Armin F. Puck was a devout Christian and a loyal
and active member of Coker, Jefferson, and Harlandale United
Methodist Churches; he was married to the late Marguerite Puck
for 71 years until her death in 2009; and
WHEREAS, He was the son of German immigrants who met in
California, married, and settled in Moulton, Texas; he was born
on June 19, 1914, and he graduated from Harlandale High School,
business college, The University of Texas at Austin, and many
military schools; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, General Puck worked
for the City of San Antonio and was active as director emeritus of
the San Antonio Rodeo; he was past president of the 141st
Infantry, T-Patch Texas Army Division, a Mason, and a member of
the American Legion; and
WHEREAS, Armin Puck was a warmhearted, outgoing person
well known for his generosity and his concern for others; he was
devoted to his family, and he leaves behind memories that will be
treasured forever by all who had the good fortune of knowing him;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Brigadier General
Armin F. Puck and extend sincere condolences to his bereaved
family: his son, David; his daughter, Patricia; his sister,
Louise Plusch; and the many other members of his extended family;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Armin F. Puck.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 20, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate