TITLE: In memory of Allen W. Duhr of Cedarburg, Wisconsin.

SUMMARY: In memory of Allen W. Duhr of Cedarburg, Wisconsin.

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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Allen W. Duhr of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, on May 6, 2017, at the age of 78; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in Richland Center, Wisconsin, Al Duhr was a 1956 graduate of Richland Center High School, where he excelled academically and distinguished himself as a three-sport athlete; his achievements earned him induction into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009; and WHEREAS, After graduation, Mr. Duhr received a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin--Madison and an advanced degree from Marquette University; he also answered his nation's call to duty and served from January 1962 to November 1963 in the United States Army; and WHEREAS, In 1969, Mr. Duhr cofounded a concrete pumping supply business, Construction Forms Inc., and he enjoyed a rewarding career there that spanned nearly three decades, until he and his partners sold the company in 1996; following his retirement, he relished spending more time with loved ones, and he and his wife, Peggy, began to exchange the bracing winters of Wisconsin for the balmier ones of Bradenton, Florida; over the years, he was also a dedicated advocate for numerous worthwhile organizations, which he supported through the Duhr Family Foundation; and WHEREAS, Although Al Duhr will be deeply missed, those fortunate enough to have known him will remember the way he touched their lives with his kindness and generosity, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Allen W. Duhr and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Peggy Duhr; to his children, Paul, Kim, Susan, Stephen, Lisa, Kellie, David, and Sarah; to his grandchildren, Cassidy, Lindsay, Carrie, Sarah, and Naomi; and to all who mourn his passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Al Duhr. Isaac Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2182 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 25, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House