SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 650
WHEREAS, Max Hartmann of Doss is retiring from the Texas
and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association in March 2015, and
the occasion provides a fitting opportunity to recognize him for
his notable career and many achievements; and
WHEREAS, A native of New Braunfels, Mr. Hartmann received
his education at Texas A&M University and was sworn in as game
warden for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in June 1967;
stationed in Fredericksburg, he served in Gillespie and Blanco
Counties until 1995; and
WHEREAS, That same year, Mr. Hartmann became the justice
of the peace for Precinct Two in Gillespie County, and he also
joined the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association as a
market inspector at the Gillespie Livestock Company; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hartmann stepped down as justice of the peace
in 1998 and returned to Texas Parks and Wildlife, working as a
state game warden until September 2005, when he rejoined the
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association as a special
ranger; in 2011, he became the association's supervisor for
Region Two and helped to organize a coalition of property owners
in and around Gillespie County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hartmann's many awards include recognition as
the highest ranked sharpshooter by the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department and Outstanding Wildlife Officer of the Year in 1993;
he received the Shikar-Safari Club International Award from the
department in 1992, and he was named Outstanding Public Servant
by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce in 1997; and
WHEREAS, Also active with area youth, he served as
president of the Gillespie 4-H and FFA Livestock Associations in
1980, and he was recognized as Gillespie County 4-H leader of the
year in 1977; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hartmann has enjoyed
the love and support of his wife, Franny; they are the proud
parents of three children and have seen their family grow to
include nine grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Max Hartmann has an impressive record of
accomplishments as a law enforcement officer and advocate for
landowners, and his dedication, professionalism, and commitment
to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of Gillespie
County and earned him widespread respect and admiration; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Max Hartmann on his retirement
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. Hartmann 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 28, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate