By: Turner S.R. No. 244 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The occasion of a 90th birthday is an exceptionally 1-3 joyous one and calls for great celebration, and so it will be for 1-4 Clarence Charlton who will be 90 years old on March 26, 1995; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born on March 26, 1905, in Madison County, he has 1-6 been privileged to witness things that most of us can only read 1-7 about in history books; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A beloved member of his community, Mr. Charlton is 1-9 noted for his courage and exemplary enthusiasm for living each 1-10 day to the fullest; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The endearing memories of his long sojourn in this 1-12 world are evident as he recalls tales of years past; Mr. Charlton 1-13 has earned the respect and friendship of all who know him; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Charming, knowledgeable, and wise, Mr. Charlton is 1-15 an active man with an engaging personality; and 1-16 WHEREAS, This remarkable gentleman is truly deserving of the 1-17 long and happy life with which he has been blessed; now, therefore, 1-18 be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-20 74th Legislature, hereby declare Clarence Charlton a treasured 1-21 citizen of his town and state; and, be it further 1-22 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 1-23 this notable gentleman as a memento of this occasion and as an 2-1 expression of the highest esteem of the Texas Senate. 2-2 ______________________________________ 2-3 President of the Senate 2-4 I hereby certify that the above 2-5 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-6 on February 16, 1995. 2-7 ______________________________________ 2-8 Secretary of the Senate 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Member, Texas Senate