A Resolution congratulating and commending Paul L. Wilbert.
WHEREAS, Paul L. Wilbert, 83, of Pittsburg, has had a distinguished career as lawyer,
civic servant and Kansas booster; and
WHEREAS, Paul L. Wilbert was graduated from Belleville High School in 1932. He
attended the University of Kansas on a Summerfield scholarship. After graduating from
the University of Kansas School of Law he was admitted to the Kansas bar in 1938. He
has been practicing law in Pittsburg since his admission to the bar, except for service in
the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II; and
WHEREAS, The University of Kansas School of Law awarded Paul L. Wilbert its K.U.
Law Society's Distinguished Alumnus Citation in 1977, and in 1986 he was made a member
of the University of Kansas' Gold Medal Club recognizing 50 years of service to the uni-
versity. Active in extra-curricular activities as a student, Paul L. Wilbert continued his
involvement with the university by never missing a home football game in 40 years; and
WHEREAS, Paul L. Wilbert, the senior partner in a Pittsburg law firm, was appointed
in 1954 as a Kansas Commissioner to the National Conference of Commissioners on Uni-
form State Law and has been named a life member of the conference. He has served as a
member of the Board of Law Examiners for the state of Kansas and as a member and
president of the Kansas University Law Society. He was given a 50 year membership pin
by the Kansas Bar Association in 1988. He is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation,
Kansas Bar Foundation, the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and the Na-
tional Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; and
WHEREAS, Paul L. Wilbert is particulary proud that he formed and headed the first
successful United Way drive in Pittsburg; and
WHEREAS, Paul L. Wilbert is married to the former Florine Temperelli; they have
one son, Dennis: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That we recognize and congratulate
Paul L. Wilbert for his service to his city, university and state; and
Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of the Senate be directed to provide an
enrolled copy of this resolution to Paul L. Wilbert, 506 N. Pine, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762.
Senate Resolution No. 1859 was sponsored by Senators Emert and Barone.
I hereby certify that the above Resolution originated in the Senate, and was adopted
by that body