88R29100 JRI-D
By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 653
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Koepp Chevrolet in La Vernia is celebrating the
100th anniversary of its founding in 2023; and
WHEREAS, This venerable enterprise was established in 1923 by
Ewald Otto Koepp, a cotton farmer, and in the early years, the
garage provided maintenance on vehicles, operated a single gas
pump, and sold tires; in the late 1920s, it became an authorized
dealer for Chevrolet; and
WHEREAS, After weathering the Depression and World War II,
the company began to offer additional services; Mr. Koepp became a
notary public and performed state vehicle inspections, and his
staff managed the bus stop in front of the garage that brought in
passengers from San Antonio; Mr. Koepp's efforts to better the
community included serving on boards that brought electricity and
running water to the area, maintaining local fire equipment, and
building a local playground; committed to education, he also played
an integral role in the creation of the La Vernia Independent School
District; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Koepp's son, Ewald "Junior" Koepp, took over the
business in 1969; in addition to serving the community as mayor, he
helped to establish the high school football team and the local
chamber of commerce, and he played a key role in developing
subdivisions, building highways, and convincing businesses like
H-E-B to come to La Vernia; his son, Dwight, joined the company at
age 16 and eventually worked in every part of the business before
officially becoming owner in 2003; today, the dealership continues
its long tradition of service, and it supports many local
organizations, including La Vernia ISD; and
WHEREAS, One of the oldest family-owned dealerships in the
country, Koepp Chevrolet has built a record of dependability and
longevity with generations of loyal customers, and it is indeed a
pleasure to honor the Koepp family for the contributions they have
made to the La Vernia community over the past century; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of Koepp Chevrolet and
extend to Dwight Koepp and his employees sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Koepp Chevrolet as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.