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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Grover Wist Trytten in honor of the grand occasion of |
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his 100th birthday; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Decorah, Iowa, Grover Trytten was born |
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on July 15, 1921, and he moved with his family to Ann Arbor, |
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Michigan, as a young boy; in 1939, he earned his diploma from the |
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Laboratory School at the University of Michigan, where his father |
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served as principal; and |
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WHEREAS, Grover enlisted in the United States Army on |
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August 8, 1942; he earned the rank of second lieutenant during |
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officer training and was assigned to the Ordnance Department; he |
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was deployed to Braintree Airfield near London and helped to |
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provide vital supplies and support for the 646th Bombardment |
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Squadron; his unit's outstanding abilities helped ensure victory |
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for the Allies in pivotal battles, including the Battle of the |
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Bulge, and his unit was honored with the American Presidential |
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Citation Award; in 2014, the French government awarded Grover the |
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Legion of Honour; and |
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WHEREAS, After the war, Grover pursued a doctoral degree in |
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botany at Michigan State University; he contributed to many |
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notable technological advancements during a long and rewarding |
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career in engineering research that included pioneering projects |
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for the United States Department of Defense and the automotive |
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industry; he joined Texas Instruments in 1978 and worked for the |
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company in Houston and Plano before retiring in 1989; and |
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WHEREAS, Grover shared many years of marriage with his |
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beloved wife, the late Lola Sanders Trytten; they were blessed |
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with a daughter, Lynn Carol Trytten, and his three grandsons and |
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nine great-grandchildren are a source of great pride and joy for |
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him; and |
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WHEREAS, This distinguished veteran currently resides in |
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Georgetown, where he is a treasured member of his Sun City |
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community; his recent 100th birthday is an important milestone, |
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and this special occasion was indeed a fitting time for his |
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friends and loved ones to express their admiration and affection; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend to Grover Wist |
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Trytten congratulations on his 100th birthday and best wishes for |
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the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in his |
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honor. |
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Schwertner |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on August 2, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |