Bill Text: TX HR27 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Dr. Charles Richard Knerr of Pantego.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-02-21 - Reported enrolled [HR27 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-HR27-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 27 |
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WHEREAS, Esteemed educator Dr. Charles Richard Knerr of | ||
Pantego passed away on January 2, 2012, at the age of 64; and | ||
WHEREAS, Born on July 17, 1947, in Munich, Germany, Dr. Knerr | ||
was a loving husband to his wife, Linda, and a devoted father to his | ||
sons, Andrew and Charles; and | ||
WHEREAS, Dr. Knerr enjoyed a notable career as a professor of | ||
political science at The University of Texas at Arlington; he was | ||
renowned for his colorful teaching style as well as for his success | ||
in mentoring students and helping them to realize their full | ||
potential; and | ||
WHEREAS, In addition to his other achievements, he cofounded | ||
the American Collegiate Moot Court Association in 2001; the | ||
organization sponsors an annual championship tournament in which | ||
undergraduate students deliver simulated arguments in supreme | ||
court cases; and | ||
WHEREAS, With his passion, dedication, and wit, Charlie Knerr | ||
was a friend and inspiration to many people, and he leaves behind a | ||
legacy that will continue to resonate for years to come; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas | ||
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Charles Richard Knerr | ||
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his | ||
wife, Linda Knerr; to his sons, Andrew and Charles Knerr; to his | ||
mother, Anna Knerr; to his brother, Jerry Knerr; and to his other | ||
relatives, friends, and former students; 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 Dr. Charles | ||
Knerr. | ||
Patrick | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 27 was unanimously adopted by a rising | ||
vote of the House on February 18, 2013. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||