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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Chief Oscola Clayton M. Sylestine of the |
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Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas observed the milestone of his 75th |
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birthday on February 11, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, A third-generation descendant of Alabama-Coushatta |
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Sub-Chief Colabe, Clayton Marion Sylestine was born in 1932; he was |
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elected to the lifelong office of Principal Chief by a unanimous |
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vote, and he has ably fulfilled the myriad duties of this pivotal |
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role since his inauguration on January 1, 1995; and |
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WHEREAS, Chief Oscola has diligently served his people |
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throughout his lifetime; in addition to his tenure as Chief, he has |
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officiated as Second Chief, and he has given of his noted leadership |
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skills as an elected member of the Tribal Council for four terms and |
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as an elder in the Presbyterian Church; moreover, he has made a |
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concerted effort to share the rich history and traditions of his |
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culture by speaking in local schools and making public appearances |
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in behalf of his tribe; and |
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WHEREAS, When not engaged with his responsibilities as Chief, |
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this retiree of Champion Paper International enjoys weaving baskets |
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of split river cane and pine needles; he also played for more than |
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30 years in the fast pitch softball circuit, where he was known for |
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his fear-invoking rising fast ball; and |
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WHEREAS, The husband of Ethelyn, Chief Oscola is the father |
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of four, the grandfather of 10, and the great-grandfather of two; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Chief Oscola has led a life filled with significant |
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achievements and meaningful service to others, and it is a great |
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pleasure to join his many friends and admirers in wishing him well; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Chief Oscola Clayton M. Sylestine |
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on his 75th birthday and extend to him best wishes for the future; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Chief Oscola as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Otto |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 282 was adopted by the House on March |
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1, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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