SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 82
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 State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 3rd 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 from
the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on October 14, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate