SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 432
In Memory
of
Robert Otto Dittmar II
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Dr. Robert Otto Dittmar II, who died
August 8, 2020, at the age of 64; and
WHEREAS, Bob Dittmar was born on October 18, 1955, in
Fredericksburg; a fifth-generation Texas rancher, he learned the
value of hard work and the importance of land preservation at a
young age; he followed in his father's footsteps and attended
Texas A&M University, where he earned a degree in veterinary
medicine and was a member of the Aggies' national championship
wool-judging team; and
WHEREAS, He married Bernadine, his beloved wife of 41
years, on August 18, 1979, and the couple was blessed with two
children, Robert Otto Dittmar III and Whitney Hild; his
grandchildren, Hayden, Paige, Kimber, and Levi, were a source of
much pride and joy for him; and
WHEREAS, He worked for a time in Weslaco and Hondo before
moving his veterinary practice to Kerrville so that he could also
work on his family's ranch; he became known for building close
relationships with his clients and for his willingness to serve
them at a moment's notice; and
WHEREAS, In 2014, he was named the first state wildlife
veterinarian for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, which
allowed him to follow his passion for natural resource
conservation; he was particularly drawn to Texas bighorn sheep
and pronghorn antelope relocation efforts; and
WHEREAS, He held leadership positions in a wide range of
professional and community organizations, including the Doss and
Harper Wildlife Management Associations, the Texas Farm Bureau,
the Texas Wildlife Association, the Buckskin Brigades, and the
Learning Across New Dimensions in Science program; he was an
active member of Zion Lutheran Church; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, generosity, and wisdom, he gave
unselfishly to others, and his passion for his work and his
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 a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Dr. Robert Otto Dittmar II; 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 Dr. Robert Otto Dittmar II.
Buckingham, Perry
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 18, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate