SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14

In Memory

of

Thomas Lynnwood Clark

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Thomas Lynnwood Clark, who died November 16, 2012, at the age of 85; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Clark was born March 10, 1927, in Sweetwater; determined to serve his country, he left high school during World War II and joined the United States Merchant Marine; after the war, he returned to Texas, where he served as a preacher at various Churches of Christ across the state; and

WHEREAS, He resumed military service during the Korean War, joining the United States Air Force and working as a welfare specialist in the Chaplain Section; after his discharge in 1955, he worked for the Atomic Energy Commission, among other jobs, before joining the United States Postal Service in Seguin, where he worked until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his daily life, Mr. Clark was a member of Walnut Street Church of Christ; he was a lifelong Democrat and an avid outdoorsman and fisherman who was always willing to help others and brought warmth and cheer into the lives of everyone he knew; and

WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Thomas Lynnwood Clark; 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 Thomas Lynnwood Clark.

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 23, 2013, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate