A Resolution congratulating and commending Emil Lutz, Jr.
WHEREAS, Emil Lutz, Jr. retired January 1, 1998, after serving 10
years as Director of Legislative Administrative Services for the state of
Kansas; and
WHEREAS, Emil Lutz, Jr. was reared on a farm near Berryton and,
after completing high school, served three years in the United States
Army; and
WHEREAS, Emil Lutz, Jr. then attended Washburn University ma-
joring in business administration while working part-time for the Kansas
State Highway Commission. He was graduated as the class valedictorian;
and
WHEREAS, Emil Lutz, Jr. accepted a job with Southwestern Bell
Telephone after college and ultimately became the employment manager
for the northern half of Kansas. He worked for Southwestern Bell for
nearly 30 years, retiring from this position in 1985; and
WHEREAS, Emil Lutz, Jr. subsequently returned to full-time em-
ployment in 1986 when he became the Tele-Communications Director
for a new state agency, the Kansas Lottery; in 1988 he accepted the
position of Director of Legislative Administrative Services for the State
of Kansas. He has served with distinction in both positions; and
WHEREAS, The state of Kansas and its citizens have benefited greatly
from the generous efforts, spirit and talents of this accomplished Kansan;
and
WHEREAS, Emil Lutz, Jr. and his wife, Marita, have a son, Brian, a
daughter, Barbara, and two grandchildren, Preston and Mallory; and
WHEREAS, Emil Lutz, Jr. and his wife plan to spend some time trav-
eling, particularly in the winter months, and he hopes to spend more time
with his hobbies which include toys, model railroads, guns, and old cars
and farm tractors: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That we congrat-
ulate and commend Emil Lutz, Jr. for the meritorious service he has given
the state of Kansas and wish him an enjoyable retirement; and
Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of the Senate be directed
to send an enrolled copy of this resolution to Mr. Emil Lutz, Jr., 2744
Faxon Street, Topeka, Kansas 66605.