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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 28
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In Memory |
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of |
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Ray Clymer |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Wichita Falls in mourning the loss of Ray Clymer, who |
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died June 21, 2010, at the age of 85; and |
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WHEREAS, Ray Clymer was born May 18, 1925, in Wichita |
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Falls; when he was a young child, his family moved to Denison, |
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where he attended schools and helped lead his high school debate |
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team to a national championship his senior year; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Clymer served the nation with honor and |
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distinction in the United States Navy during World War II; after |
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the war, he returned to Texas, where he completed his education |
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at Southern Methodist University; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Clymer returned to his native Wichita Falls in |
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1961 and established Golden Distributing Company; over the |
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course of the next three decades, he played an important role in |
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bringing millions of dollars in development and thousands of jobs |
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to the area; and |
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WHEREAS, Active in community affairs, Mr. Clymer served on |
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numerous committees and boards, including two terms as chair of |
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the Wichita Falls Board of Commerce and Industry; among his |
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crowning achievements was his work in making the community health |
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care center a reality; 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, He was a devoted husband, father, and |
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grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured |
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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, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family and friends of Ray Clymer; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his |
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family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, |
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and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of |
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Ray Clymer. |
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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 January 19, 2011, by |
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a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |