78R5699 JNC-D

By:  Keffer of Eastland                                           H.R. No. 297



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Cisco lost a distinguished civic 
leader and valued friend with the untimely passing of John Wesley 
Clinton, Sr., on December 7, 2002; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Clinton was born on January 12, 
1943, in Monahans and grew up in Abilene with his mother and 
brothers; he left school at the age of 15 to help support his 
family, but this determined gentleman later earned his GED and 
attended college; and
	WHEREAS, In 1974, Mayor Clinton moved to the community he 
would make his home, accepting the pastorate at the Evangelical 
Methodist Church of Cisco; in addition, he served as president of 
the Cisco Ministerial Association, where he spent much time aiding 
people in need; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Clinton was chaplain for the Eastland County 
Police Department and the Eastland County Sheriff's Office; he was 
also the owner of two businesses, Clinton Hearing Center and Songs 
and Psalms Bookstore; and
	WHEREAS, Despite his demanding professional life, this 
esteemed gentleman always made time in his busy schedule to help his 
community; elected to a three-year term in 2001, Mayor Clinton was a 
devoted advocate of Cisco and worked toward the beautification, 
growth, and economic development of the city; and
	WHEREAS, He was a beloved figure in his town where, in 
addition to his many other responsibilities, he served as the 
public address announcer for the Cisco Loboes football team; he was 
a member of the Cisco Chamber of Commerce and attended River of Life 
Church in Eastland; and
	WHEREAS, In all aspects of his life, John Clinton set an 
inspiring example of leadership and commitment to others; though he 
will be deeply missed by all who were privileged to know him, his 
memory will long endure through the lasting legacy of love and 
achievement that he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the life of John Wesley Clinton, Sr., and 
extend deepest sympathy to his family: to his wife, Evelyn Clinton; 
to his son, John Clinton, Jr.; to his daughters, Stephanie Clinton 
and Kimberly Clinton; to his brothers, Ed Clinton, Jr., and A. J. 
Clinton; to his grandchildren; and to all of his relatives and many 
friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John 
Wesley Clinton, Sr.