By: Hughes S.R. No. 82
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly a
cause for celebration, and August Pahmiyer marked this special
milestone on August 26, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Born in Karnes City in 1921, Mr. Pahmiyer
answered his nation's call to duty during World War II, joining
the United States Army in 1942; he served with the 681st and 821st
Tank Destroyer Battalions and with the U.S. Army Military Police;
in the course of his duties, he participated in the Allied
invasion of Europe, going ashore at Omaha Beach in Normandy 20
days after D-Day, and serving as a rifleman and supply truck
driver until the surrender of Nazi Germany in May 1945; in
recognition of his valiant service in Normandy, Northern France,
Rhineland, and Central Europe, he was awarded four Bronze Stars;
and
WHEREAS, After the war, Mr. Pahmiyer settled in Brenham
and worked at Appel Motors for nearly four decades; he and his
wife, the former Ella Schulz, shared a rewarding marriage that
spanned 32 years before her passing in 1978; his family also
includes his daughter, Janet Long, and stepson, Clarence Gerke;
and
WHEREAS, In commemoration of his centennial birthday,
Washington County designated August 26 as August Pahmiyer Day,
which included a Drive-by and Wave event and a gathering at
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in
Brenham; in addition, a tribute by the Patriot Guard Riders of
East Texas took place at the Atria Copeland senior living
community in Tyler, where Mr. Pahmiyer has resided since earlier
in 2021; and
WHEREAS, August Pahmiyer has earned the admiration and
affection of countless people over the past century, and it is
truly a pleasure to honor him for having joined an elite group of
Texans who can look back on 100 years of meaningful achievements;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 87th Texas Legislature,
2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate August Pahmiyer on his
100th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Pahmiyer as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.