SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 132
In Memory
of
Karl Putnam
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Karl Putnam, who died July 12, 2017, at
the age of 69; and
WHEREAS, Karl Putnam was born December 19, 1947, in Durham,
North Carolina; he grew up on the Texas Gulf Coast and earned
undergraduate and graduate accounting degrees at The University
of Texas at Austin before receiving a doctorate at Oklahoma State
University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Putnam was an associate professor in the
Accounting and Information Systems Department at The University
of Texas at El Paso; he was widely published in academic and
professional journals and contributed numerous questions for
professional accounting certification examinations; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Putnam was respected and admired by his
students as well as his colleagues, and he served as chair of the
dissertation committee for the university's first doctoral
graduate in accounting; he was active in a number of professional
organizations, including the American Accounting Association and
the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants; and
WHEREAS, He was known across the region for his love of the
outdoors and his commitment to environmental protection; he
treasured the beauty and diversity of the Franklin Mountains and
led countless hikers on group hikes to share the natural wonders
and historic sites to be found there; he was an organizer of the
El Paso Hiking Group and the Sunrise Hikers; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave
unselfishly to others, and his generous spirit and enthusiasm for
living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten by those who
were privileged to share in his life; and
WHEREAS, He was devoted to his large and loving extended
family, and he leaves behind memories that will long be cherished
by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences
to the bereaved family and friends of Karl Putnam; 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 Karl Putnam.
RodrÃguez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 11, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate