[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 153 (Thursday, September 22, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4974-S4975]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 796--HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE LATE SENATOR 
                     ROBERT ``BOB'' CHARLES KRUEGER

  Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. Cruz) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 796

       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

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       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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