Senate Resolution No. 7 honors Commodore John Weldon Koenig on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Born on September 26, 1935, in Black Jack Springs, Texas, Koenig demonstrated early talent as a saxophone player and later served as a first-generation college student at The University of Texas at Austin, where he was involved in the Longhorn Marching Band and the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps. After marrying Nancy Louise Sowa in 1958, he embarked on a distinguished 30-year career in the United States Navy, commanding submarines and ultimately achieving the rank of commodore, serving as Director of Logistics and Security Assistance for the Pacific Command.

Following his military retirement, Koenig returned to Texas, where he pursued a second career in the cogeneration industry and became active in his community. The resolution recognizes him as a cherished Texan and esteemed veteran, celebrating his contributions and the support of his family, including his wife Nancy and their three children. The Texas Senate extends its congratulations and best wishes to Koenig on this significant milestone, reflecting the esteem in which he is held by those who know him.