SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 653
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 State of Texas, 88th
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 from
the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 24, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate