88S40807 KSM-D
 
  By: Hughes S.R. No. 51
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
  a close with the passing of Dr. C. Garth Cline of Panola on
  August 13, 2023, at the age of 97; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Harry and Era Cline, Garth Cline was born
  in Center on December 24, 1925; he graduated from Louisiana State
  University and went on to obtain a doctor of veterinary medicine
  degree from Auburn University; answering his nation's call to duty,
  he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Cline practiced veterinary medicine in
  Shreveport, Louisiana, for many years and concluded his six-decade
  working career with the Louisiana State Racing Commission at
  Louisiana Downs; following his retirement, he eventually returned
  to Texas; he was an active member of Robert A. Tompkins Masonic
  Lodge No. 1254 in Waskom, where he served several terms as
  Worshipful Master, and he was a longtime Worshipful Patron for the
  local chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star; he was also involved
  in Marshall Masonic Lodge No. 22 AF & AM; among his many
  achievements, he received the 32nd degree in both York and Scottish
  Rites; in addition, he was designated a Shriner with the Sharon
  temple in Tyler, and he served as district deputy Grand Master of
  the Grand Lodge of Texas District 10 for two years; and
         WHEREAS, A man of faith, Dr. Cline was a devoted member of
  Emmanuel Baptist Church, where he attended Sunday school; during
  his retirement years, he enjoyed working on his farm and spending
  time with his loved ones; he was also an avid supporter of the
  Jacket Nation sports teams of the Elysian Fields Independent School
  District; and
         WHEREAS, Garth Cline lived a caring and purposeful life
  centered around his family and his community, and he will long be
  remembered with deep affection by all who knew him; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th
  Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dr. C. Garth
  Cline and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to
  his children, Chuck Cline and his wife, Debra, and Georgia Pounders
  and her husband, Mike; to his grandchildren, Gary Cline and his
  wife, Liz, Brittany Childs and her husband, Matt, Leslie Thurman
  and her husband, Brandon, and Ashley Pounders; to his
  great-grandchildren; to his "adopted" son, Randy "RT" Mitchell and
  his wife, Melissa; and to his other relatives and many friends; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
  day, it do so in memory of Dr. C. Garth Cline.