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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 841
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Bob McDonald for his exemplary efforts to support and |
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maintain the historic Athens Cemetery in Henderson County; and |
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WHEREAS, Bob McDonald is a descendant of early Henderson |
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County pioneers; for more than 15 years, he has played a vital |
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role in the cemetery's operation, serving as treasurer, public |
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liaison, and overseer of the grounds; and |
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WHEREAS, A retired engineer, Mr. McDonald began his work at |
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the cemetery at a time when it was badly in need of refurbishment; |
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he designed and oversaw the installation of a new sprinkler |
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system, a new brick entry and wrought-iron fencing, a |
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columbarium, and numerous other improvements; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. McDonald spearheaded efforts to research and |
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classify the cemetery's interments so that visitors could easily |
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find the graves they sought; he also created a roster of veterans |
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buried at the cemetery that dates back to 1850 and is sorted |
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according to the conflict in which the veterans served; and |
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WHEREAS, He has worked with such organizations as the |
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Daughters of the American Revolution, the Veterans of Foreign |
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Wars, Sons of the Republic of Texas, and the Masonic Lodge to |
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honor and preserve their role and their presence at this historic |
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site; he is truly deserving of recognition for his exemplary |
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efforts on behalf of the people of Athens and Henderson County; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby commend Bob McDonald on his exceptional |
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stewardship of the Athens Cemetery and extend to him best wishes |
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for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Nichols |
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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 May 6, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |