TITLE: In memory of Steven F. Gehrlein of San Antonio.

SUMMARY: In memory of Steven F. Gehrlein of San Antonio.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The city of San Antonio lost a beloved resident with the death of Steven F. Gehrlein on May 9, 2011, at the age of 61; and WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, New York, on September 28, 1949, to Walter and Frances Gehrlein, Steve Gehrlein moved to San Antonio with his family as a child; after graduating from Edison High School in 1967, he served as a patrol officer with the San Antonio Police Department while attending St. Mary's University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in 1974; he later worked with the Missouri Pacific Railroad as a railroad engineer; and WHEREAS, A highly skilled mechanic, Mr. Gehrlein left the Missouri Pacific in the late 1970s and bought a Texaco station; that venture proved so successful that he acquired a larger location in 1984 and established the Cambridge Auto Center; it was also in 1984 that he began his long run as the popular host of The Automotive Show on KTSA Radio; through that program, he shared his extensive knowledge of autos and dispensed advice to listeners throughout San Antonio and South Texas; in addition, Mr. Gehrlein coauthored a book titled Save $$$ on Car Repairs,and he was a member of the Texas Automotive Writers Association; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Gehrlein enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Anne; he was blessed with three children, Kristy, Kira, and Steven, as well as three grandchildren; and WHEREAS, While Steve Gehrlein completed his journey on this earth far too soon, he enjoyed a life that was rich in family, friends, and accomplishments, and he will forever be remembered with great admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Steven F. Gehrlein and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Anne Gehrlein; to his daughters and sons-in-law, Kristy and Dewayne Allen and Kira and Sean Willingham; to his son, Steven Ryan Gehrlein, and his companion, Amy Green; to his three grandchildren, MaryAlice, Lola, and Jake; to his brother, Walter Gehrlein, and his wife, Janice; to his friend and business partner, Judy Lenard; and to his 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 Steve Gehrlein. Larson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 80 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on June 28, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House