SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 794
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Milton Fred Paul Fuchs on the grand occasion of his
90th birthday; and
WHEREAS, A native of Burton, Texas, Milton Fuchs was born
in his family's farmhouse on May 23, 1927, and he grew up working
the farm alongside his parents and six siblings; his father,
Robert A. Fuchs, served in the Texas House of Representatives for
17 years, and Milton served as a mascot for the chamber in 1937,
the same year his father cosponsored the statewide soil and water
conservation act; and
WHEREAS, In 1948, Milton earned his bachelor of business
administration degree in accounting from The University of Texas
at Austin, and he went directly to work at the Humble Oil and
Refining Company in Houston; he remained with the company as it
transitioned to Enco, and then to Exxon, and he retired from the
computer operations department after a distinguished 38-year
career; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fuchs married the late Odea Lee Rives on
March 24, 1956, and the couple shared 50 years of marriage; they
were blessed with three children and with four grandchildren who
are a source of immense pride and joy; and
WHEREAS, Milton Fuchs is a cherished member of his
community and a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church, where he
sang bass in the choir for many years; his birthday is indeed
cause for celebration among his family and many friends; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby recognize Milton Fred Paul Fuchs as a
treasured citizen of Texas and congratulate him on his 90th
birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 16, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate