SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 367

In Memory

of

August E. Caron Jr.

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of George West in mourning the loss of the Honorable August E. Caron Jr., who died March 30, 2008, at the age of 80; and

WHEREAS, August E. Caron Jr. was born August 21, 1927, in George West; following his high school graduation, he served in the United States Army during World War II working as a code breaker; and

WHEREAS, Following the war, Mr. Caron attended Texas A&I University, where he studied civil engineering; he went to work for the Texas Highway Department, where he enjoyed a productive 38-year career and played a significant role in the construction of Interstate Highway 37 and other road projects throughout Live Oak County; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Caron was first elected to the George West city council in 1982, and in 1987, he was elected mayor, a position he held for the rest of his life; as mayor, he worked to improve the city's infrastructure and to expand quality utility services to all areas of the city; and

WHEREAS, A thoughtful man of courage and vision, Mr. Caron was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of August E. Caron Jr.; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of August E. Caron Jr.

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 3, 2009, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate