By: Turner S.R. No. 726 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Bobby Clay 1-5 WHEREAS, The family and friends of Bobby Clay mourn the 1-6 death of this respected citizen of Bryan on April 2, 1993; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Born in Breckenridge on October 26, 1924, Mr. Clay 1-8 graduated from Robert Lee Paschal High School in Fort Worth in 1-9 1943; and 1-10 WHEREAS, After gallantly serving his country in the 1-11 United States Navy during World War II where he was trained as 1-12 an air traffic controller, Mr. Clay went to work for the Federal 1-13 Aviation Administration; and 1-14 WHEREAS, In 1953, Mr. Clay transferred to Bryan as chief air 1-15 traffic controller at Easterwood Airport and served with great 1-16 diligence and dedication until his retirement in 1983; and 1-17 WHEREAS, An avid sportsman, Mr. Clay enjoyed saltwater 1-18 fishing, golfing, and duck hunting; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A master of sports trivia and crossword puzzles, 1-20 Bobby Clay was a feared domino opponent; and 1-21 WHEREAS, His congenial nature and ready smile earned him 1-22 the respect and friendship of many area residents; and 1-23 WHEREAS, A loving husband and father, Mr. Clay cherished 2-1 above all the time spent with his beloved family; now, therefore, 2-2 be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-5 members of his family: his sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby D. 2-6 and Pam Clay and Earl Clay and Kim Nuche-Clay; his daughters and 2-7 sons-in-law, Patty and Chester Wager and Peggy and Joe Ramirez, Jr.; 2-8 and his nine grandchildren; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-10 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-11 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-12 in memory of Bobby Clay. 2-13 _____________________________________ 2-14 President of the Senate 2-15 I hereby certify that the 2-16 above Resolution was adopted by 2-17 the Senate on April 26, 1993, by 2-18 a rising vote. 2-19 _____________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 _____________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate