SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 38
In Memory
of
John A. Hermann
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of John A. Hermann, who died July 10, 2021,
at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, John Hermann was born in Gonzales, Texas, on
June 18, 1947; he moved to Brenham with his family during his
high school years, and he graduated from Brenham High School and
Blinn College; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hermann served with distinction in the Army
National Guard and was stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana, before
being transferred to Fort Louis, Washington; he went on to have a
rewarding life with a strong foundation built on faith, family,
and community; and
WHEREAS, John shared 53 years of marriage with Patsy
Hermann, and they raised their daughter, Jennifer Jean Hermann,
by loving spiritual example; they found great fulfillment in
their years of service to Brenham's First Baptist Church, where
they had married in 1968, and John was honored to serve the
congregation as head of the Audio Visual Ministry and as a deacon
for many years; and
WHEREAS, This beloved Texan was admired as both a savvy
businessman and a generous community steward; on May 15, 2014,
the City of Brenham celebrated John Hermann Day to honor his 50
years of leadership at Hermann Furniture; he was a director
emeritus of the Brenham Maifest and a past president of the
Downtown Association, and he was proud to have served as a master
of the Grand Masonic Lodge; and
WHEREAS, John was an avid hunter and fisherman, a devoted
husband and father, and an esteemed leader in the Brenham
community; he was beloved by many, and he will long be remembered
with respect and admiration by all who were privileged to share
in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of John A. Hermann; 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 John Hermann.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on September 30, 2021,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate