TITLE: Recognizing Otto P. Scharth on the occasion of his 88th birthday.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Otto P. Scharth on the occasion of his 88th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Otto P. Scharth on the occasion of his 88th birthday; and WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman served the nation with honor and distinction in the United States Army for 32 years, retiring with the rank of colonel; and WHEREAS, Mr. Scharth enlisted in military service in 1943 and served as a combat engineer in the European theater of operations during World War II; he went on to lead a special operations unit during the Huk Rebellion in the Philippines, to serve as a heavy weapons company commander in Korea, and to work as a senior logistics planner during the Vietnam War; and WHEREAS, Following his retirement from the armed forces in 1975, he served as director of military affairs at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, where he worked with diligence and professionalism to ensure that soldiers and their family members could pursue a college education; and WHEREAS, Mr. Scharth has been a leader in the Belton community, organizing and leading the Belton Kiwanis Club and the Fort Hood chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars; he has made numerous educational presentations in area high schools and before civic and church groups throughout the region; and WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of his community, he is known for his courage, his compassion for others, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas hereby commend Otto P. Scharth on his exceptional service to the nation and state and extend to him best wishes for a memorable 88th birthday; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Legislature. President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 45 was adopted by the Senate on April 26, 2011. Secretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 45 was adopted by the House on May 12, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House Approved: Date Governor