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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 31
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In Memory |
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Louis Avery Sinclair |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Lubbock in mourning the loss of Louis Avery Sinclair, |
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who died June 12, 2009, at the age of 85; and |
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WHEREAS, Louis Sinclair was born April 3, 1924, in |
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Gardendale, Texas; a 1942 graduate of Post High School, he |
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proudly served the nation during World War II in the United |
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States Navy in the Pacific theater as a member of the 82nd United |
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States Naval Construction Battalion, also known as the Seabees; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Following the war, Mr. Sinclair married Nina Lee |
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Green on January 18, 1946; the couple raised three children, who |
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were a source of pride and joy and who blessed them with numerous |
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grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Sinclair enjoyed a long and productive career |
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with the Southwestern Public Service Company, where he was known |
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for his unmatched skill with tools and equipment and his keen |
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understanding of the inner workings of machinery; he worked at |
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the Tuco power plant in Abernathy for 22 years and then became |
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maintenance foreman and supervisor of the Jones Station power |
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plant in Lubbock, where he spent another 18 years; and |
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WHEREAS, Active in community affairs, Mr. Sinclair was an |
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enthusiastic volunteer with the local 4-H chapter and the Future |
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Farmers of America; he was awarded an Honorary Farmer Degree from |
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the Abernathy Future Farmers of America in 1967; and |
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WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his |
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daily life, Mr. Sinclair was a longtime member of the Graham |
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Chapel Church of Christ; he was also a member of the Masonic Lodge |
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for more than 50 years; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he |
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gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued |
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counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and |
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WHEREAS, Louis Sinclair was a devoted husband, father, and |
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grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished |
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forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere |
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condolences to the bereaved family of Louis Avery Sinclair: his |
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devoted wife, Nina Sinclair; his sons and daughters-in-law, |
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Louis David and Connie Sinclair and Jerry Don and Jacqueline |
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Sinclair; his daughter and son-in-law, Terri Sue and Dan Guy; and |
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his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Louis Avery Sinclair. |
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Duncan |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on July 2, 2009, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |