H.R. No. 1307
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The untimely death of esteemed businessman and
former football star Larry Kelm of The Woodlands on November 22,
2014, at the age of 49, has deeply saddened his family and many
friends; and
WHEREAS, Born in Corpus Christi on November 29, 1964, Larry
Kelm was a gridiron standout at King High School and was named the
district Defensive Player of the Year as a senior; he then joined
the football program at Texas A&M University, where he was part of
the Aggies' famed "Wrecking Crew" defense, excelling as a
linebacker during the 1983 through 1986 seasons; and
WHEREAS, Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1987, Mr. Kelm
spent six years with the team; from 1990 to 1992, he started in 46
games, and he went on to play one year with the San Francisco 49ers
before retiring in 1993; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kelm returned to A&M to complete his degree in
civil engineering and later joined Environmental Improvements, a
company that represents manufacturers in the water treatment
industry; he ultimately entered a partnership that bought out the
original owners, and he served as the business's president; and
WHEREAS, Known for his generosity and the consideration he
showed to everyone he knew, Mr. Kelm was always willing to lend a
helping hand, and his contributions included participating in a
12th Man Foundation delegation that made a donation to Driscoll
Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi in 2013; in his leisure time,
he enjoyed golf and other outdoor activities, and he relished the
time he spent with his family, which included his wife, Lynann
"Fidge" Kelm, and his children, Ashley and Drew Kelm; and
WHEREAS, Larry Kelm possessed not only tremendous athletic
ability but also a warm, sincere character that was beloved by those
who were fortunate enough to share in the richness of his life, and
he will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Larry Kelm and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Lynann "Fidge" Kelm; to his daughter, Ashley; to his son,
Drew; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Larry Kelm.
Kacal
Hunter
Keough
Larson
Otto
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1307 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 9, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House