SR365 - In memory of Eugene Bothe of Brenham.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 365       In Memory   of   Eugene Bothe            WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the people   of Brenham in mourning the loss of Eugene Bothe, who died March   11, 2025, at the age of 92; and          WHEREAS, Gene was born April 28, 1932, in Meyersville and   was raised in Wiedeville, near Brenham; he learned the value of   hard work and determination from an early age, which helped to   guide and direct him throughout his life; he worked in cotton and   hay fields and drove a milk truck before beginning his rewarding   career in the automotive industry at Rankin Motors; and          WHEREAS, In 1970, Mr. Bothe became a partner at Rankin   Motors, and in 1974, he bought the dealership, which was renamed   Bothe Ford, and owned it for 12 years; he continued his zeal for   car sales at Tegeler Toyota, and he was a cherished employee for   more than three decades until the time of his passing; and          WHEREAS, On September 18, 1955, he married Elois Kochwelp,   and they were blessed with five children, Jerry, Roxanna,   Michael, Ronald, and Pamela, whom they raised by loving example;   his eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren were a   source of pride and joy to him and enriched his life   immeasurably; and          WHEREAS, Gene found much fulfillment in sharing his   passion and involvement in the cattle business with family and   friends, and his dedication to his community and love of dancing   at celebrations brought joy to many; and          WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and   coworker at Tegeler Toyota, Gene leaves behind memories that   will be treasured forever by his loving family and many friends   and by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved   family of Eugene Bothe; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas   Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in   memory of Gene Bothe.     Kolkhorst                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 3, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate