HR582 - In memory of Eugene Bothe of Brenham.

      H.R. No. 582       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the   passing of Eugene Bothe of Brenham on March 11, 2025, at the age of   92; and          WHEREAS, The son of August and Margarethe Bothe, Eugene Bothe   was born in Meyersville on April 28, 1932, and he grew up with the   companionship of six siblings, Lonnie, Melvin, Ervin, Delores,   Irene, and Clarence; he was baptized on October 30, 1932, and he was   later confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Wiedeville; he   attended schools in Wiedeville, and some of his first jobs included   picking cotton, baling hay, and driving a milk truck; and          WHEREAS, On September 18, 1955, Mr. Bothe wed the former   Elois Kochwelp, and the couple went on to share in a rewarding   marriage that spanned nearly 46 years until her passing in 2001; he   took great pride in their five children, Jerry, Roxanna, Michael,   Ronald, and Pamela, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure   of seeing his treasured family grow to include eight grandchildren   and two great-grandchildren; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Bothe embarked on a long and fulfilling career   as a car salesman when he went to work for Rankin Motors; in 1970, he   bought into the dealership and became a partner, and he later   assumed its ownership in 1974; after many years of successfully   running Bothe Ford, he sold the dealership and joined Tegeler   Toyota, where he continued to work up until his passing; and          WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Bothe also dabbled in the dirt   construction and cattle businesses, work that he especially enjoyed   doing with family and friends; a beloved member of his community, he   also delighted in the many happy hours he spent dancing at parties   and special events; and          WHEREAS, Although he will be deeply missed, the passage of   time will never diminish the joy and love that Eugene Bothe brought   into the lives of all who knew him; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Eugene Bothe and   extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his   children, Jerry Bothe and his wife, Cheryl, Roxanna Thiel, Michael   Bothe and his wife, Olga, Ronald Bothe and his wife, Sarah, and   Pamela Bothe; to his grandchildren, Christy Burleson and her   husband, Trey, John Bothe and his wife, Emilie, Sara Bothe, Drew   Bothe, Jackson Bothe, Hannah Seaman, Haley Seaman, and Kambryn   Hamilton; to his great-grandchildren, Jake Burleson and Jhett   Burleson; to his special friend, Nadine Rau; and to his many other   relatives and friends; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of   Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Eugene   Bothe.     Wharton     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 582 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on March 31, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House