By Lewis of Orange H.R. No. 7 75R4383 JTR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On December 31, 1996, Constable Clyde R. Jordan 1-2 retired from his position as a law enforcement official, and we 1-3 join his family, friends, and constituents in offering heartfelt 1-4 thanks for his 16 years of exemplary service; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Since January 1, 1981, Constable Jordan has 1-6 committed himself to ensuring the safety and well-being of his 1-7 community, which includes the cities of Vidor, Rose City, and Pine 1-8 Forest, and his skill and dedication as a peace officer have left a 1-9 lasting legacy; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Active in numerous worthy causes, Mr. Jordan has 1-11 given freely of his time and talents to his fellow citizens, and 1-12 for four decades he has worked with young members of the 4-H Club 1-13 and the Future Farmers of America; he is also a member of the Young 1-14 Men's Business League, the Evening Optimist Club, and the Vidor 1-15 Chamber of Commerce, and is a senior member of the Orange County Go 1-16 Texan Committee for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; and 1-17 WHEREAS, In addition to his many other accomplishments, 1-18 Constable Jordan is known far and wide as a world-class master of 1-19 the art of barbecue, and he has taken top honors at numerous events 1-20 for his crowd-pleasing skills in this field; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Mr. Jordan derives his greatest joy and inspiration 1-22 from his large and loving family, and in their 48 years of 1-23 marriage, he and his devoted wife Bea have been blessed with three 1-24 children, Rebecca Page, Dr. Billy M. Jordan, and Patty Walker; in 2-1 more recent years the Jordans have welcomed the addition of five 2-2 grandchildren: Amy Jaynes, Wendi Page, Amanda Jordan, Reagan 2-3 Jordan, and Kevin Norton; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Constable Clyde R. Jordan has given much of himself 2-5 to Orange County, both as a peace officer and as a private citizen, 2-6 and it is indeed appropriate to honor his contributions at this 2-7 time; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby honor Constable Clyde R. Jordan on the occasion 2-10 of his retirement and extend to him sincere best wishes for 2-11 continued success and happiness in the years to come; and, be it 2-12 further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Constable Jordan as an expression of high regard by 2-15 the Texas House of Representatives.