SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 821
WHEREAS, The Senate 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 engineer 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 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 Senate.
Fraser
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 26, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate