By: Montford S.C.R. No. 10 73R2942 PAN-D CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The State of Texas has lost a distinguished Texan 1-2 with the passing of Senator Kilmer B. Corbin, Sr., on January 7, 1-3 1993, at the age of 73; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born June 18, 1919, in Lampasas, he was stricken 1-5 with polio at the age of eight and was permanently affected by the 1-6 disease on the right-hand side of his body; though bedridden for 1-7 many of his early years, he made good use of his time, expanding 1-8 his knowledge through extensive studying and reading about a wide 1-9 variety of topics; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Senator Corbin moved to Lamesa as a young man and 1-11 first became interested in politics after placing second in a 1-12 statewide declamation contest while a student at Lamesa High 1-13 School; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Named class president in 1937, he continued his 1-15 education at Texas Tech University and, following his graduation, 1-16 went on to attend The University of Texas Law School; and 1-17 WHEREAS, It was while attending law school that Senator 1-18 Corbin married a local girl he knew from Lamesa, the former La 1-19 Merle Scott, beginning what would prove to be an exceptionally 1-20 happy and rewarding union that would span more than half a century; 1-21 and 1-22 WHEREAS, Having always had a keen interest in education, 1-23 Senator Corbin took a hiatus from his plan to become a lawyer to 1-24 pursue an interest in teaching; a gifted educator, he later shared 2-1 his expertise with others as a principal and also gave generously 2-2 of his time and talents to serve as a debate coach; and 2-3 WHEREAS, At the age of 21, this remarkable gentleman was 2-4 elected county judge and served the citizens of Dawson County with 2-5 the utmost integrity and distinction for two terms before earning 2-6 election to the Texas Senate; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Senator Corbin ably represented 24 West Texas 2-8 counties in the Texas Senate from 1948 until 1956 and, during this 2-9 time, gained a reputation as a lone wolf in the senate for his New 2-10 Deal ideology; and 2-11 WHEREAS, A man of strong convictions, this admirable public 2-12 servant made water issues one of his foremost legislative 2-13 priorities and held the record until 1969 for the longest 2-14 filibuster made in the senate; and 2-15 WHEREAS, Following his distinguished legislative tenure, 2-16 Senator Corbin had a successful law practice in Lubbock and 2-17 remained a highly respected member of the legal community there for 2-18 the next three decades; and 2-19 WHEREAS, Despite his many professional interests, Senator 2-20 Corbin was a devoted family man who took great pride and delight in 2-21 the achievements of his children, Barry Corbin, an accomplished 2-22 actor, Kilmer Blaine Corbin, Jr., and Jane Dunning; in recent 2-23 years, his close-knit family had grown to include nine 2-24 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and 2-25 WHEREAS, In all aspects of his life, Senator Kilmer B. 2-26 Corbin, Sr., demonstrated unfailing wisdom, graciousness, and 2-27 dedication to that which he knew to be right; though his presence 3-1 will be deeply missed by all who were privileged to know him, the 3-2 spirit of this remarkable individual will surely live on in the 3-3 hearts of the many people whose lives he touched during his years 3-4 on this earth; now, therefore, be it 3-5 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas 3-6 hereby pay tribute to the life of Senator Kilmer B. Corbin, Sr., 3-7 and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his 3-8 wife, La Merle Corbin; to his children, Barry Corbin, Kilmer Blaine 3-9 Corbin, Jr., and Jane Dunning; to his grandchildren, Jim Corbin, 3-10 Chris Corbin, Shannon Ross, Jennifer Corbin, Cody Corbin, Kelsi 3-11 Corbin, Debbie Dunning, Blake Dunning, and Dana Dunning; to his 3-12 great-grandchildren, Jared, Jordan, Cori, Crystal, Trevor, and 3-13 Brittany; and to the many other friends and relatives of this fine 3-14 gentleman; and, be it further 3-15 RESOLVED, That when the Texas House of Representatives and 3-16 Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of Senator Kilmer B. 3-17 Corbin, Sr.