By: Patterson S.R. No. 1092
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Clement "Clem" Wallace Barron
1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
1-6 of Houston in mourning the loss of Clement "Clem" Wallace Barron
1-7 who died suddenly on May 4, 1993, at the age of 68; and
1-8 WHEREAS, The esteemed gentleman will be remembered for his
1-9 dedication to his family, his friends, and his country; and
1-10 WHEREAS, Mr. Barron was born in Center, Texas, on
1-11 October 4, 1924, and graduated from The University of Texas
1-12 Architectural Engineering School in June, 1950; and
1-13 WHEREAS, A veteran of World War II, Mr. Barron served his
1-14 country with valor as a 19-year-old pilot flying P-38's in the
1-15 Pacific Theater; for meritorious achievement while participating
1-16 in an aerial fight, he was awarded the Air Medal; for other heroic
1-17 service he was awarded five Bronze Stars and received the American
1-18 Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, and the Victory
1-19 Medal; and
1-20 WHEREAS, He married Sybil Haltom in 1951 and the devoted
1-21 couple provided a loving home for their daughter, Patsy; and
1-22 WHEREAS, A quiet, gentle family man, Mr. Barron was also
1-23 an enthusiastic sportsman who spent his leisure hours hunting and
2-1 fishing; and
2-2 WHEREAS, His dedication to his profession and his gracious
2-3 manner earned him the respect and admiration of those who knew and
2-4 loved him; and
2-5 WHEREAS, He leaves behind a legacy of compassion and
2-6 commitment that will be cherished by his family, his friends, and
2-7 his associates; now, therefore, be it
2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-9 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family
2-10 of Clem Barron: his wife, Sybil; his daughter and son-in-law,
2-11 Patsy and Jesse Doucette; his grandson and granddaughter-in-law,
2-12 Randall and Deborah Reagan; his granddaughter, Tammy R. Blatt; his
2-13 great-grandchildren, Randall M. Reagan, Jr., and Erin Blatt; and
2-14 his sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Dub Warren; and, be it
2-15 further
2-16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-17 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
2-18 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
2-19 so in memory of Clement "Clem" Wallace Barron.
2-20 _____________________________________
2-21 President of the Senate
2-22 I hereby certify that the
2-23 above Resolution was adopted by
2-24 the Senate on May 27, 1993,
2-25 by a rising vote.
3-1 _____________________________________
3-2 Secretary of the Senate
3-3 _____________________________________
3-4 Member, Texas Senate