1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 330 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-4 recognizing Clyde Winford West on the grand occasion of his 90th 1-5 birthday on March 11, 1999; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Born March 11, 1909, in Centralia, Texas, Clyde 1-7 was one of seven siblings born to William Jackson West and 1-8 Minnie Melinda Chandler; he was educated in the Groveton public 1-9 schools and finished his formal education in 1927; he married 1-10 Dema Hester Moore on December 23, 1933; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "Bull" and "Boo Tator" to 1-12 his family and friends, Clyde was dedicated to his work as a 1-13 carpenter and moved to Houston in 1941 to work in the shipyards; 1-14 he moved to Pasadena the following year and became well known for 1-15 the many churches he built; he also worked on Jones Hall in the 1-16 Houston theater district; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Clyde and Dema were blessed with four children, 1-18 Betty Lamb, Quincey James, Judge David West, and Dean West, and 1-19 they recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary; they 1-20 also have 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and three 1-21 great-great-grandchildren; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A devout Christian and a leader in his community, 1-23 Clyde is a member of First Baptist Church in Pasadena, where he 1-24 still serves as a deacon and is a regular host at the men's Bible 2-1 Luncheon held every Tuesday; he is a regular attendee at many of 2-2 the Pasadena City Council meetings and is a member of the Pasadena 2-3 Kiwanis Club; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Clyde West is an exemplary and distinguished 2-5 gentleman who lives his life to the fullest, and he is a source 2-6 of strength, support, and joy to his family and many friends; now, 2-7 therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 76th Legislature, hereby send congratulations to Clyde West on 2-10 the joyous occasion of his 90th birthday and best wishes for the 2-11 coming year; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-13 Clyde West as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-14 Jackson 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on March 3, 1999. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate