By Jones of Lubbock H.R. No. 307 75R8203 BNL-F R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Clem B. Boverie on October 12, 1996, 1-2 at the age of 91, has brought a profound loss to this remarkable 1-3 man's family, many friends, and the whole community of Lubbock; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born in 1905 to C. B. and Rebecca Boverie in 1-5 Aberdeen, Texas, the eighth of 10 children, young Clem was raised 1-6 in Wellington, where he developed an appreciation for hard work, an 1-7 enthusiasm for farming, and a humanitarian spirit and where he 1-8 graduated from high school; and 1-9 WHEREAS, After attending Draughon's Business School in Fort 1-10 Worth, the young man moved to Lubbock in 1928 to enroll at Texas 1-11 Tech; electing to apply for part-time work to avoid a long 1-12 registration line and finding the only position available at 1-13 Clarence Saunders Food Store to be full-time, he intended to enroll 1-14 at Tech the following semester, and although he never attended 1-15 Tech, he was a faithful supporter of the university for the rest of 1-16 his life; and 1-17 WHEREAS, The Saunders Food Store was purchased by "M" 1-18 Systems, and in 1929 it was in turn purchased by Roy Furr, with 1-19 whom Mr. Boverie developed a close personal and business 1-20 relationship that lasted until Mr. Furr's death; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Mr. Boverie began as a grocery sacker and advanced 1-22 in his 50 years in the Furr chain to store manager, sales manager 1-23 of the Lubbock division, president of Furr Food Stores, Inc., of 1-24 Amarillo, senior vice president of Furr Food Stores, and president 2-1 of Farm Pac Kitchens, Inc., and, finally, to chairman of the board 2-2 of Furr's, Inc., and chairman of the executive committee of Furr's 2-3 Cafeterias, Inc.; and 2-4 WHEREAS, In addition to achieving remarkable success in his 2-5 business activities, he was actively involved in a wide variety of 2-6 civic and humanitarian activities and organizations; he served as 2-7 president of the Lubbock Lions Club, which in 1962 grew to be the 2-8 largest Lions Club in the nation and held that distinction for more 2-9 than 15 years; he also made important contributions as president 2-10 and chairman of the United Way, president and board member of 2-11 Goodwill Industries of Lubbock, president of the West Texas Museum 2-12 Association, trustee and secretary-treasurer of Lubbock Christian 2-13 University, first chairman of the Coaches All-American Game, vice 2-14 president of the Lubbock Symphony, Advisory Council chairman and 2-15 board member of the Children's Home of Lubbock, vice president and 2-16 board member of the Red Raider Club, member of the President's 2-17 Council at Texas Tech, and board member of the Lubbock Chamber of 2-18 Commerce, Airport Board, Red Cross, Camp Fire Girls, Young Men's 2-19 Christian Association, Lubbock Day Care Association, Southwest 2-20 Guidance Center, Methodist Hospital, and Junior League Emergency 2-21 Center; and 2-22 WHEREAS, In 1977 he was named "Mr. United Way" for more than 2-23 30 years of service, presented an award by Methodist Hospital for 2-24 work on eight different hospital committees, recognized as a life 2-25 member of the District 2-T2 Lions Eye Bank, congratulated in a 2-26 proclamation read on behalf of more than 45,000 Lions Club members 2-27 throughout the state, and named "Sales Executive of the Year" by 3-1 the Sales Association of Lubbock; in 1984 he received the Servant 3-2 Leadership Award of Lubbock Christian University; in 1989 he 3-3 received the Lions Club Presidential Award; in 1995 he and his 3-4 beloved wife Estelle received the Alexis de Tocqueville Award from 3-5 the United Way and the "Friend of the Child" Award from the 3-6 Children's Home of Lubbock; and in 1996 Keep Lubbock Beautiful 3-7 honored him with the planting of the Clem B. Boverie Grove; and 3-8 WHEREAS, On February 22, 1936, he became the husband of 3-9 Estelle Griffin, beginning a long and rewarding marriage and a true 3-10 partnership; during their happy years together they reared three 3-11 children and enjoyed the company and affection of their 3-12 grandchildren, great-granddaughter, and many friends and relatives, 3-13 to whom he exhibited unfailing love and loyalty; and 3-14 WHEREAS, Mr. Boverie worked daily to the very end of his 3-15 life, contributed his time and talents to many civic organizations 3-16 and to his church with energy and enthusiasm, and was actively 3-17 involved in his farms and investments; and 3-18 WHEREAS, During his long and fruitful life, Clem Boverie was 3-19 a source of happiness to those around him; worked hard and 3-20 productively both as a businessman and as a volunteer; saw the best 3-21 in everyone he knew and worked enthusiastically to make his 3-22 community better; exhibited integrity, generosity, and joy in all 3-23 his activities; and brightened the lives of countless individuals 3-24 who have benefited by personal contact with him or by his many good 3-25 works; and 3-26 WHEREAS, Because of his open, warm-hearted, positive approach 3-27 to life, to work, and, above all, to his fellow man, Clem Boverie's 4-1 unique spirit will long endure in the hearts of those who knew him 4-2 and in the community he loved and served; now, therefore, be it 4-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 4-4 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Clem B. Boverie and 4-5 extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, 4-6 Estelle Boverie; to his son, Robert Boverie; to his daughters, 4-7 Glenda Boverie and Nita Shuffler; and to all the relatives and 4-8 friends of this beloved gentlemen; and, be it further 4-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 4-10 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 4-11 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 4-12 Clem B. Boverie.