By:  Turner                                            S.R. No. 382
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                          Glenn Everett Welch
    1-5        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
    1-6  of Crockett and Latexo in mourning the loss of Glenn Everett Welch
    1-7  who died February 9, 1995; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Born April 29, 1920, in Crockett, Glenn Welch
    1-9  attended the Pythian Home School in Weatherford, Texas, where he
   1-10  was salutatorian; he completed a business course at Tyler Commercial
   1-11  College and attended College Training Detachment at Arizona State
   1-12  University with the United States Air Force; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, Mr. Welch was dedicated to his work as the manager
   1-14  of Traylor's Department Store in Crockett for 27 years; he also
   1-15  served as District Clerk of Houston County for 12 years; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Glenn Welch was respected
   1-17  in the community for his many accomplishments; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, A well-known civic leader, he was a past president
   1-19  of the Jaycees, a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge, and
   1-20  chairman of the Latexo Community Council when Latexo placed third
   1-21  in the Community Improvement Contest and when the community was
   1-22  judged number one in the state in 1975; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, Glenn Welch was selected to represent Houston County
    2-1  on the Greater East Texas Health Systems Agency and was a chairman
    2-2  of the Nominating and Redistricting Committee for the Consolidated
    2-3  Water Supply Corporation; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, He was active in scouting for much of his life and
    2-5  served on the Commissioners Staff and Troop Committee for 15 years;
    2-6  he was one of the founders of the State 4-H Volunteer Adult Leaders
    2-7  Association and served as a state delegate; he received the 4-H
    2-8  club's Silver Clover Award in 1975; and
    2-9        WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
   2-10  gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth,
   2-11  and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him;
   2-12  and
   2-13        WHEREAS, Glenn Welch was a devoted husband, father, and
   2-14  grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
   2-15  forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
   2-16        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-17  74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
   2-18  bereaved family of Glenn Everett Welch:  his wife, Irene Welch;
   2-19  his sons, John Welch and George Welch; his sister, Verne Ferguson;
   2-20  and his three grandchildren; and, be it further
   2-21        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
   2-22  members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
   2-23  Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
   2-24  in memory of Glenn Welch.
   2-25                               ______________________________________
    3-1                                      President of the Senate
    3-2                                    I hereby certify that the above
    3-3                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
    3-4                               on March 9, 1995, by a rising vote.
    3-5                               ______________________________________
    3-6                                      Secretary of the Senate
    3-7                               ______________________________________
    3-8                                        Member, Texas Senate