By McClendon H.R. No. 648 76R11514 BE-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Clifton O. Floyd, at the age of 79, 1-2 has brought a great loss to the family and many friends of this 1-3 native Texan and the San Antonio community of which he was such a 1-4 valued member; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Mr. Floyd was born in San Antonio on August 8, 1919; 1-6 he was an exemplary resident of that city throughout his life, 1-7 deeply committed to his country, his community, and his faith; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A retired civil servant, Mr. Floyd was employed with 1-9 Kelly Air Force Base for 34 years; his recognized service in the 1-10 armed forces of the United States was a source of great pride for 1-11 this Lone Star patriot, and he now rests honorably in the Fort Sam 1-12 Houston military cemetery; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Deeply committed to civic advancement, Mr. Floyd was 1-14 a lifelong member of the NAACP; his concern and compassion for 1-15 others encouraged him in all he accomplished, including his 1-16 respected membership on the board of the Sheltering Arms senior 1-17 citizen complex; and 1-18 WHEREAS, A longtime member of Mount Zion First Baptist 1-19 Church, Mr. Floyd served his fellow parishioners as both a deacon 1-20 and a trustee and he received much fulfillment from this service; 1-21 his generosity, warm nature, and willingness to help were 1-22 inspirational, and he will continue to brighten the memories of the 1-23 many people whose lives he touched, and it is indeed appropriate to 1-24 honor him at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby pay tribute to Clifton O. Floyd and extend 2-3 sincere sympathy to the family, friends, and fellow community 2-4 members of this esteemed gentleman; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for his family as an expression of high regard by the 2-7 Texas House of Representatives.