R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Clarence Allen Chandler, Jr., of 1-2 Three Rivers on March 30, 1998, at the age of 67, brought a great 1-3 loss to the family and many friends of this esteemed gentleman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mr. Chandler was a widely respected civil engineer 1-5 and a devout member of the Church of Christ; and 1-6 WHEREAS, He was a man of great faith and compassion, and his 1-7 strength of character enabled him to grow profoundly in his own 1-8 life and to improve the lives of others; although his insight and 1-9 guidance will be deeply missed, his unique spirit will surely live 1-10 on in the hearts of those who knew him; now, therefore, be it 1-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-12 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Clarence Allen 1-13 Chandler, Jr., and extend utmost sympathy to the members of his 1-14 family: to his wife, Patsy Chandler; to his sons, Clarence Chandler 1-15 III, Leslie Howell Chandler, Carl Ross Chandler, Billy Mike 1-16 Chandler, and Terry Wayne Chandler; to his daughter, Mary Nell 1-17 Burleson; to his mother, Lillie Chandler; to his brothers, Glynn 1-18 Chandler and Gene Chandler; to his sister, Mary Ellen Kimball; to 1-19 his 24 grandchildren; to his three great-grandchildren; and to the 1-20 many other people whose lives were touched by this exceptional 1-21 person; and, be it further 1-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-23 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 1-24 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-1 Clarence Allen Chandler, Jr. Gallego _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 543 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 23, 1999. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House