SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 529
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Otto L. Fuchs Jr. of Carmine, Texas, for 75 years of
membership in American Legion Quade-Werchan Post 338; and
WHEREAS, Otto Fuchs served with distinction in the United
States Army with the 42nd Infantry during World War II; he was on
the front lines in Europe, where he survived the Battle of the
Bulge, and he was part of the group that liberated the Dachau
Concentration Camp; and
WHEREAS, While Otto was fighting overseas, his father
enrolled both of them in American Legion Post 338 and paid Otto's
dues until he returned home; they were one of six father-son
charter members of the post; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, Otto earned a degree
from Texas A&M University, and he taught classes for veterans
before beginning a long career teaching vocational agriculture
in the Round Top-Carmine Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his life, he has remained devoted to his
American Legion post; he served as post commander three times for a
total of eight years and as chaplain for more than 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Otto Fuchs is a patriot of immeasurable strength
and integrity who has contributed greatly to the ongoing success
of Post 338, and he can look back with pride on his many years of
service to the organization; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Otto L. Fuchs Jr. on 75 years of
membership in American Legion Quade-Werchan Post 338 and extend
to him best wishes for the future; 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 April 1, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate