[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 796 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 796

Honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Robert ``Bob'' Charles 
                                Krueger.


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                   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

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                               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;
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--

    (1) his wife, Kathleen Tobin;

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

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

    Resolved, That--
            (1) the Senate--
                    (A) honors the life and legacy of the late Robert 
                ``Bob'' Charles Krueger (referred to in this resolution 
                as ``Bob Krueger'') for his--
                            (i) accomplishments as--
                                    (I) a patriot; and
                                    (II) an example for future 
                                generations of leaders; and
                            (ii) dedication to Texas as a Senator, a 
                        member of the House of Representatives, an 
                        Ambassador, and a public servant; and
                    (B) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the 
                Senate--
                            (i) communicate this resolution to the 
                        House of Representatives; and
                            (ii) transmit an enrolled copy of this 
                        resolution to the family of Bob Krueger; and
            (2) when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a 
        further mark of respect to the memory of Bob Krueger.
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