By: Turner S.R. No. 1118 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Clifford Stiegler 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-6 of Port Lavaca in mourning the death of esteemed resident 1-7 Clifford Stiegler; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Clifford Stiegler grew up on a farm in the German 1-9 community of Hondo, Texas; he became an outstanding athlete 1-10 during his high school years and he attended Trinity University 1-11 in San Antonio; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mr. Stiegler was dedicated to his work as a 1-13 switchman at the Southern Pacific Railroad for 35 years; he 1-14 also devoted countless hours to his favorite hobby, gardening; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Highly respected in the community for his numerous 1-16 accomplishments, Clifford Stiegler was an exemplary gentleman; and 1-17 WHEREAS, He and his wife, LaDelle Stiegler, were married for 1-18 nearly 60 years, and their long and happy union was inspirational 1-19 to others; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Mr. Stiegler was a devout Christian who consistently 1-21 manifested a strong belief in God; he was a member of First United 1-22 Methodist Church; and 1-23 WHEREAS, A man of exceptional integrity, strength, and 2-1 generosity, he gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his 2-2 wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those 2-3 who knew him; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Clifford Stiegler was a devoted husband, father, and 2-5 grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 2-6 forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-9 family of Clifford Stiegler: his wife, LaDelle Stiegler; his 2-10 daughter, Beverly Parker; his son, Ronnie Stiegler; his sisters, 2-11 Jeanette Strickland and Vernelle Conner; and his five grandchildren 2-12 and two great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-14 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-15 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-16 do so in memory of Clifford Stiegler. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 President of the Senate 2-19 I hereby certify that the above 2-20 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-21 on May 19, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Secretary of the Senate 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate