SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 78


In Memory

of

Clayton Welch Henson


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Stanton and Midland in mourning the loss of Private First Class 
Clayton Welch Henson, who lost his life on April 17, 2004, at the 
age of 20, while serving his country in Iraq; and
	WHEREAS, Clayton was born August 25, 1983, in Big Spring; 
he joined the United States Army after the terrorist attack on 
September 11, 2001; he was a member of the 1st Squadron,
2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, based at Fort Polk, Louisiana; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity and strength who had a strong 
sense of duty, he will not be forgotten by those who knew him; he 
was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star 
for his bravery and dedication to his country; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted son, grandson, and brother, and 
he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his 
family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend 
sincere condolences to the family of Private First Class 
Clayton Welch Henson:  his parents, Rosalind and James Lewis 
of Midland and Randy and Leta Henson of Stanton; his sisters, 
Melissa Henson Leiker and Sharon Henson; his brothers, Lex Lewis,
Kason Anderson, and Brandon Anderson; his grandparents, Eldon 
and Georgia Welch, Jimmy and Janet Henson, Virginia and
Chuck James, Kathleen Lewis, and Jack and Dorothy Stovall;
and his great-grandmothers, Jessie Glaze, Amelia Ory, and
Millie St. John; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the family of Clayton Henson as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Clayton Welch Henson.
                                                                          Duncan




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 27, 2006, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate