SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 53
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Robert Van Cleave
 
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their
  memories of Robert E. Van Cleave of Tyler, who passed away on
  August 21, 2023, at the age of 93; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Robert and Louise Van Cleave, Bob Van
  Cleave was born in Southeast Texas on May 7, 1930, and he grew
  up in Mission with the companionship of two brothers, Horace
  and James; his deep appreciation for nature and the outdoors
  prompted him to enroll at Utah State Agricultural College;
  after earning his degree and serving in the military during
  the Korean War, he embarked on a rewarding career with the
  Texas Game and Fish Commission, which later became the Texas
  Parks and Wildlife Department; he eventually retired from
  TPWD in 1993; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Van Cleave shared a fulfilling marriage with his
  wife, Loretta, that spanned more than five decades before her
  passing in 2010; he was the devoted father of four children, Tamra,
  Robert, Luke, and Karen, and with the passing years, he had the
  privilege of watching his family grow to include nine grandchildren,
  Amy, Matthew, Braxton, Bailey, Cameron, Timothy, Christian,
  Caroline, and Caleb, and five great-grandchildren, Isabella,
  Alexander, Sophia, Olivia, and Zoe; a man of strong faith, he and
  Mrs. Van Cleave were founding members of Grace Community Church in
  Tyler; in his leisure time, he enjoyed attending home Bible studies
  and spending time with friends and family; and
         WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Bob Van
  Cleave leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose
  lives are far richer for having known him, and he will always
  hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Robert E. Van Cleave and extend sincere condolences to all who
  mourn his passing; 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 Bob Van Cleave.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on November 30, 2023,
    by a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate