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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A full and generous life came to an end with the |
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passing of Clarence Bryant of San Antonio, who died on February 26, |
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2008, at the age of 81; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Bryant was born on April 12, 1926, and grew up in |
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a small community outside of Houston; at the age of 17, he joined |
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his cousin in San Antonio in order to look for employment; and |
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WHEREAS, Through hard work and initiative, Mr. Bryant became |
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a successful entrepreneur; in 1963, he and his friend and business |
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partner, Bennie Norris, opened an automobile repair shop; and |
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WHEREAS, The success of that venture led to Mr. Bryant's |
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creation of other businesses, including a car wash and the first |
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African American-owned coin-operated laundry on the east side of |
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San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Bryant became a leader in his community, |
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providing jobs to many young people over the years and strongly |
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encouraging them to pursue an education; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his perseverance and unwavering commitment |
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to customer service, Clarence Bryant saw his dream of business |
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ownership fulfilled several times over; although this esteemed |
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gentleman is deeply missed, the memory of his good humor and |
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invaluable contributions to his community will long endure with all |
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who knew him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Clarence Bryant and |
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extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his |
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wife, Cindy; to his son, Derek Charles Bryant; to his sisters, Ora |
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Lee McFarlane and Lillian Garcia; and to his other relatives and |
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friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Clarence |
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Bryant. |