III 

117TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 796 

Honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Robert ‘‘Bob’’ Charles 

Krueger. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 

Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. CRUZ) submitted the following resolution; 

which was considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Robert 

‘‘Bob’’ Charles Krueger. 

Whereas Robert ‘‘Bob’’ Charles Krueger (referred to in this 

preamble as ‘‘Bob Krueger’’) was born on September 19, 

1935, to Arlon and Faye Krueger in New Braunfels, 

Texas; 

Whereas Bob Krueger earned a bachelor’s degree from the 

Southern Methodist University, a master’s degree from 

Duke University, and a doctorate in philosophy in 

English literature from Oxford University; 

Whereas Bob Krueger subsequently returned home to run the 

family business, the Comal Hosiery Mills; 


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Whereas Bob Krueger began his career in public service in 

1975, representing the 21st Congressional District of 

Texas in the House of Representatives until 1979; 

Whereas, in 1979, Bob Krueger was appointed by President 

Jimmy Carter to serve as Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinate for Mexican Affairs at the Department of State 

until 1981; 

Whereas Bob Krueger was elected to statewide office in 1991 

and served as Railroad Commissioner of Texas until 

1993; 

Whereas, in January 1993, Bob Krueger was appointed to 

the United States Senate, where he served until June 

1993; 

Whereas, from 1994 to 1995, former Senator Krueger served 

as Ambassador to Burundi; 

Whereas, while serving as Ambassador to Burundi, Bob 

Krueger witnessed the human rights abuses that occurred 

during the civil war in Rwanda and advocated for those 

human rights to be upheld; 

Whereas, from 1996 to 1999, Bob Krueger served as Ambassador to Botswana; 

Whereas, in 2000, after years of distinguished public service, 

Bob Krueger returned to Oxford as a research fellow; 

Whereas Bob Krueger also taught at Rice University, the 

University of Texas at Austin, Texas Tech University, 

and Texas State University; 

Whereas Bob Krueger was a kind person who was generous 

with his time to his students, friends, and family; and 

Whereas, on April 30, 2022, at the age of 86, Bob Krueger 

died, leaving behind— 


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(1) his wife, Kathleen Tobin; 

(2) his children, Mariana, Sarah, and Christian; and 

(3) his grandson, Brooks: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That— 

2 (1) the Senate— 

3 (A) honors the life and legacy of the late 

4 Robert ‘‘Bob’’ Charles Krueger (referred to in 

5 this resolution as ‘‘Bob Krueger’’) for his— 

6 (i) accomplishments as— 

7 (I) a patriot; and 

8 (II) an example for future gen9 erations of leaders; and 

10 (ii) dedication to Texas as a Senator, 

11 a member of the House of Representatives, 

12 an Ambassador, and a public servant; and 

13 (B) respectfully requests that the Sec14 retary of the Senate— 

15 (i) communicate this resolution to the 

16 House of Representatives; and 

17 (ii) transmit an enrolled copy of this 

18 resolution to the family of Bob Krueger; 

19 and 

20 (2) when the Senate adjourns today, it stand 

21 adjourned as a further mark of respect to the mem22 ory of Bob Krueger. 

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