Bill Text: TX HR1169 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Alvin "Block" Olbrich of Lakeway, the oldest living football letterman from Texas A&M University.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-04-23 - Reported enrolled [HR1169 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR1169-Introduced.html

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83R14893 JWI-D
By: Workman H.R. No. 1169

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Alvin Olbrich of Lakeway is Texas A&M University's
oldest living football letterman, and this distinction is truly
worthy of recognition; and
WHEREAS, The son of German immigrants who were cotton
farmers, "Block" Olbrich played football at Rosebud High School and
enrolled at Texas A&M in 1935; though he didn't make the team his
freshman year, head coach Homer Norton personally invited him to
try out again the next season after observing Mr. Olbrich's
tackling skills during an intramural game; and
WHEREAS, He made the squad in 1936, and the next season he
began receiving an athletic scholarship that awarded him $20 a
month; during his first two years as an A&M player, he served as the
backup for Joe Routt, the first Aggie to win All-American honors;
while he didn't letter during that time, he was a valued teammate,
and he helped mentor a young fullback, John Kimbrough, who had
recently transferred to the college and would lead the Aggies to
their 1939 national championship; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Olbrich became a letterman in 1938, during his
final year at Texas A&M; his personal highlight that season came
against the Texas Longhorns, when he recovered a fumble and ran it
in for a touchdown, becoming the first Aggie to score a TD in
Memorial Stadium; and
WHEREAS, Following his graduation with a bachelor's degree in
mechanical engineering in 1939, Mr. Olbrich had a successful career
with Phillips Petroleum, which included both domestic and
international assignments; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Olbrich has remained a loyal supporter of the
Aggies through the years and decorates his apartment in maroon and
white memorabilia; he is especially interested in the fortunes of
the football team and hopes to return to Kyle Field to attend a game
during the 2013 season; and
WHEREAS, A living link to the rich tradition of Texas A&M
football, Alvin "Block" Olbrich is proudly carrying on his duties
as a 12th man after 95 years of life well lived, and he is a source
of wisdom and inspiration to all who are privileged to know him;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Alvin "Block" Olbrich, Texas A&M
University's oldest living football letterman, and extend to him a
hearty "Gig 'Em" and sincere best wishes for continued happiness;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Olbrich as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.