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79R9094 JTR-D

By:  Hilderbran                                                   H.R. No. 1030



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, With the passing of Colonel Clayborne Edwin 
Kruckemeyer on January 20, 2005, at the age of 76, the world has 
lost an accomplished military man, a devoted husband and father, 
and a vital and valued member of his community, and we join his 
family and friends in mourning their loss; and
	WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Clay Kruckemeyer dedicated 
his professional life to the service of his country, beginning with 
his work as a small arms technician in the U.S. Infantry in 1947 and 
culminating with the receipt of his commission as a colonel in the 
U.S. Air Force; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished career, he 
served in 9 different commands and 14 foreign countries, in 
positions including B-29 tail gunner, flight chief, first sergeant, 
adjutant, squadron commander, group commander, base commander, 
command operations and plans officer, and in labor negotiations 
management; and
	WHEREAS, The recipient of 14 awards for meritorious service, 
Colonel Kruckemeyer was held in high esteem by his military 
colleagues, as evidenced by the 149th Fighter Group's establishment 
of the Clayborne E. Kruckemeyer Award, bestowed annually on the 
member of the unit who demonstrates the greatest administrative 
aptitude; and
	WHEREAS, A resident of Mason since 1994, Colonel Kruckemeyer 
was well known in his adopted hometown, serving on the Mason 
Planning and Zoning Commission and as president of the Chamber of 
Commerce, in addition to supervising the restoration of the 
Kothmann Community School and chairing the Young at Heart 
fundraiser for six years; and
	WHEREAS, He was also a welcome presence at First United 
Methodist Church, where he served as head usher, member of the 
Worship Committee, and chairman of the Administrative Board; and
	WHEREAS, His passing is cause for deep sadness, but Colonel 
Kruckemeyer's spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of all 
who knew him, and it is indeed fitting to remember and honor him for 
his exceptional accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Colonel Clayborne 
Edwin Kruckemeyer and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 
family:  to his wife of 52 years, Rose Mary Kruckemeyer; to his 
children and their spouses, David Clay and Renea Kruckemeyer, 
Jeffrey Clay and Dawn McCurdy; Cheryl Ann and Brad Glass; and Kathy 
Jean and Bill Potter; to his grandchildren, Kimberly Brantly, 
Dustin McCurdy, Robin Rene Parker, Chelsea Dawn Parker, Matthew 
Kyle Potter, and Daniel Scott Potter; to his great-grandchildren, 
Sierra and Cheyenne Brantly and Caden McCurdy; and to his other 
family members 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 Colonel 
Clayborne Edwin Kruckemeyer.