By Hightower                                           H.R. No. 209
       74R6011 SRD-F
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The recent passing of William J. "Bill" Clemons,
    1-2  Sr., father of Representative Billy Clemons, has brought a great
    1-3  loss to the many friends and relatives of this highly respected and
    1-4  esteemed gentleman; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Born on May 28, 1922, in Cumby, Texas, Mr. Clemons
    1-6  devoted most of his adult life to the education of the children of
    1-7  Texas, building a distinguished career in public education that won
    1-8  him the admiration and respect of his colleagues and peers
    1-9  throughout the state; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, As a young man, he served in the Army Air Corps
   1-11  during World War II before obtaining a bachelor of science degree
   1-12  at East Texas State University and a master's degree at Texas A&I
   1-13  University and becoming a member of the Hopkins County Masonic
   1-14  Lodge; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Mr. Clemons was a dedicated public servant in the
   1-16  capacities of teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent in
   1-17  several Texas school districts, including 35 years at Chapel Hill
   1-18  I.S.D.; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, He not only was a devoted husband who enjoyed a
   1-20  happy and successful marriage of over 50 years with his wife, Dot,
   1-21  but was a devoted father as well and took great pride in the
   1-22  accomplishments of his three children and four grandchildren; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, Bill Clemons was a man of dedication and integrity;
   1-24  although his wit, wisdom, and compassion will be greatly missed by
    2-1  all who were fortunate to know him, his remarkable spirit will
    2-2  surely live on in the hearts of the many people whose lives he
    2-3  touched during his time on earth; now, therefore, be it
    2-4        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
    2-5  Legislature hereby honor the memory of Bill Clemons and extend deep
    2-6  condolences to the members of his family:  to his wife, Doris
    2-7  Crawford Clemons; to his daughters, Becky and Angie Clemons; to his
    2-8  son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Alea Clemons; to his brother, G.
    2-9  L. Clemons; to his beloved grandchildren; and to his numerous
   2-10  friends and colleagues; and, be it further
   2-11        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
   2-12  for the members of his family as an expression of sincere sympathy
   2-13  by the Texas House of Representatives.