Bill Summary
This legislation is a formal resolution that honors and pays tribute to the life and accomplishments of the late Senator Robert "Bob" Charles Krueger. It highlights his upbringing, education, and career in public service, including his roles as a Congressman, Ambassador, and professor. The resolution also acknowledges Krueger's character and impact on his family, friends, and students. It requests that the Senate and House of Representatives communicate and transmit the resolution to Krueger's family. Finally, it declares that the Senate will adjourn as a mark of respect for his memory.
Possible Impacts
1. The legislation could affect Bob Krueger's family by honoring his life and legacy in a formal and public way. This could bring them comfort and closure in their time of grief.
2. The legislation could also affect future generations of leaders by setting an example of dedication and service to one's community and country. This could inspire young people to follow in Bob Krueger's footsteps and make a positive impact in their own communities.
3. The legislation could also affect the Senate and House of Representatives by requesting that they communicate the resolution and transmit a copy to Bob Krueger's family. This could demonstrate the importance of honoring and remembering those who have served their country.
[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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