By: Duncan S.R. No. 312 1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Clem B. Boverie 1-6 WHEREAS, The passing of Clem B. Boverie on October 12, 1996, 1-7 at the age of 91, has brought a profound loss to this remarkable 1-8 man's family and many friends and to the whole community of 1-9 Lubbock; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Born in 1905 to C. B. and Rebecca Boverie in 1-11 Aberdeen, Texas, the eighth of 10 children, young Clem was raised 1-12 in Wellington, where he developed an appreciation for hard work, 1-13 an enthusiasm for farming, and a humanitarian spirit, and where he 1-14 graduated from high school; and 1-15 WHEREAS, After attending Draughon's Business School in 1-16 Fort Worth, the young man moved to Lubbock in 1928 to enroll at 1-17 Texas Tech; electing to apply for part-time work to avoid a long 1-18 registration line and finding the only position available at 1-19 Clarence Saunders Food Store to be full-time, he intended to 1-20 enroll at Tech the following semester, and although he never 1-21 attended Tech, he was a faithful supporter of the university 1-22 for the rest of his life; and 1-23 WHEREAS, The Saunders Food Store was purchased by "M" 2-1 Systems, and in 1929 it was in turn purchased by Roy Furr, 2-2 with whom Mr. Boverie developed a close personal and business 2-3 relationship that lasted until Mr. Furr's death; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Mr. Boverie began as a grocery sacker and advanced 2-5 in his 50 years in the Furr chain to store manager, sales manager 2-6 of the Lubbock division, president of Furr Food Stores, 2-7 Incorporated, of Amarillo, senior vice president of Furr Food 2-8 Stores, and president of Farm Pac Kitchens, Incorporated, and, 2-9 finally, to chairman of the board of Furr's, Incorporated, and 2-10 chairman of the executive committee of Furr's Cafeterias, 2-11 Incorporated; and 2-12 WHEREAS, In addition to achieving remarkable success in his 2-13 business activities, he was actively involved in a wide variety 2-14 of civic and humanitarian activities and organizations; he served 2-15 as president of the Lubbock Lions Club, which in 1962 grew to be 2-16 the largest Lions Club in the nation and held that distinction 2-17 for more than 15 years; he also made important contributions as 2-18 president and chairman of the United Way, president and board 2-19 member of Goodwill Industries of Lubbock, president of the West 2-20 Texas Museum Association, trustee and secretary-treasurer of 2-21 Lubbock Christian University, first chairman of the Coaches 2-22 All-American Game, vice president of the Lubbock Symphony, 2-23 Advisory Council chairman and board member of the Children's Home 2-24 of Lubbock, vice president and board member of the Red Raider Club, 2-25 member of the President's Council at Texas Tech, and board member 3-1 of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, Airport Board, Red Cross, 3-2 Camp Fire Girls, Young Men's Christian Association, Lubbock Day 3-3 Care Association, Southwest Guidance Center, Methodist Hospital, 3-4 and Junior League Emergency Center; and 3-5 WHEREAS, In 1977 he was named "Mr. United Way" for more 3-6 than 30 years of service, presented an award by Methodist Hospital 3-7 for work on eight different hospital committees, recognized as a 3-8 life member of the District 2-T2 Lions Eye Bank, congratulated in 3-9 a proclamation read on behalf of more than 45,000 Lions Club 3-10 members throughout the state, and named "Sales Executive of the 3-11 Year" by the Sales Association of Lubbock; in 1984 he received 3-12 the Servant Leadership Award of Lubbock Christian University; in 3-13 1989 he received the Lions Club Presidential Award; in 1995 he 3-14 and his beloved wife, Estelle, received the Alexis de Tocqueville 3-15 Award from the United Way and the "Friend of the Child" Award from 3-16 the Children's Home of Lubbock; and in 1996 Keep Lubbock Beautiful 3-17 honored him with the planting of the Clem B. Boverie Grove; and 3-18 WHEREAS, On February 22, 1936, he became the husband of 3-19 Estelle Griffin, beginning a long and rewarding marriage and a 3-20 true partnership; during their happy years together they reared 3-21 three children and enjoyed the company and affection of their 3-22 grandchildren, great-granddaughter, and many friends and relatives, 3-23 to whom he exhibited unfailing love and loyalty; and 3-24 WHEREAS, Mr. Boverie worked daily to the very end of his 3-25 life, contributed his time and talents to many civic organizations 4-1 and to his church with energy and enthusiasm, and was actively 4-2 involved in his farms and investments; and 4-3 WHEREAS, During his long and fruitful life, Clem Boverie 4-4 was a source of happiness to those around him; worked hard and 4-5 productively both as a businessman and as a volunteer; saw the 4-6 best in everyone he knew and worked enthusiastically to make his 4-7 community better; exhibited integrity, generosity, and joy in all 4-8 his activities; and brightened the lives of countless individuals 4-9 who have benefited by personal contact with him or by his many 4-10 good works; and 4-11 WHEREAS, Because of his open, warmhearted, positive approach 4-12 to life, to work, and, above all, to his fellow man, Clem Boverie's 4-13 unique spirit will long endure in the hearts of those who knew him 4-14 and in the community he loved and served; now, therefore, be it 4-15 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 4-16 75th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Clem B. Boverie 4-17 and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: his 4-18 wife, Estelle Boverie; his son, Robert Boverie; his daughters, 4-19 Glenda Boverie and Nita Shuffler; and to all the relatives and 4-20 friends of this beloved gentlemen; and, be it further 4-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 4-22 prepared for the members of his family as an expression of 4-23 deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate 4-24 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Clem B. Boverie. 4-25 ______________________________________ 4-26 President of the Senate 5-1 I hereby certify that the above 5-2 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 5-3 on March 11, 1997, by a rising vote. 5-4 ______________________________________ 5-5 Secretary of the Senate 5-6 ______________________________________ 5-7 Member, Texas Senate