SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 445
	In Memory
	of
	Stuart Samuel Klein
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Stuart Samuel Klein, who died May 2,
	2021, at the age of 88; and
	WHEREAS, Stuart Klein was born on August 25, 1932, in
	Chicago; he grew up in the Rio Grande Valley and graduated from
	McAllen High School in 1950 before serving the nation in the
	United States Army; and
	WHEREAS, He returned to Texas after his military service
	and earned a degree from Pan American University; a passionate
	and talented artist from a young age, he was a skilled cartoonist
	and painter and was known for his captivating depictions of the
	Old West; in 1960, he opened S. Klein Galleries, a successful art
	studio and frame shop in McAllen; and
	WHEREAS, He married the love of his life, Sylvia Gayle
	Sachs, on July 4, 1965, and they enjoyed 55 years of marriage
	together; they were blessed with three daughters, Alysa, Denise,
	and Marina, and eight grandchildren, who were a source of much
	pride and joy for him; and
	WHEREAS, He was active in a range of civic and community
	organizations, including the McAllen Jaycees, the B'nai B'rith
	Lodge, and the Temple Emanuel board of directors; he was in much
	demand as a lecturer and speaker and was renowned for his
	expertise on Jewish history and the history of South Texas; and
	WHEREAS, A man of kindness and wit, he was a devoted
	husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories
	that will be cherished forever by his family and countless
	friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Stuart Samuel Klein; 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 Stuart Klein.
	Hinojosa
	Alvarado Hancock Paxton
	Bettencourt Huffman Perry
	Birdwell Hughes Powell
	Blanco Johnson Schwertner
	Buckingham Kolkhorst Seliger
	Campbell Lucio Springer
	Creighton Menéndez Taylor
	Eckhardt Miles West
	Gutierrez Nelson Whitmire
	Hall Nichols Zaffirini
	Patrick, President of the Senate
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 20, 2021, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate