SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Clifton J. Bolner
 
         WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Clifton J. Bolner of
  San Antonio were deeply saddened by his death on
  January 10, 2023, at the age of 94; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Joe and Josephine Bolner, Clif Bolner
  was born in San Antonio on July 30, 1928, and he grew up with the
  companionship of his sister, Peggy; after graduating from
  Central Catholic High School, he earned a bachelor's degree in
  business from Texas A&M University, and he played clarinet and
  saxophone in both the Central and Aggie bands; and
         WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Bolner
  joined the United States Air Force in 1949, and he served at Kelly
  Air Force Base; along the way, he worked as a partner and butcher
  at Bolner's Grocery, which was owned by his father; he sold his
  share of the store in 1955, and subsequently established Bolner's
  Fiesta Spices, which he ably led for more than six decades; and
         WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his community, Mr. Bolner
  served as vice chair of the San Antonio Symphony board as well as
  chair of the Witte Museum board; among his many achievements, he
  was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus by Texas A&M
  University, the Texas A&M Mays Business School, and the Central
  Catholic High School Alumni Association, and he received the
  Brotherhood Award from the National Conference of Christians and
  Jews; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Bolner shared nearly six decades of marriage
  with his first wife, Rosalie, before her passing in 2008; fortunate
  enough to find love again, he enjoyed a rewarding union with his
  second wife, Mary Jo Biedeger, who also preceded him in death; he
  took great pride in his eight children, Tim, Mike, Debbie, Cindy,
  Beverly, Chris, Mary Beth, and Mary Paulette, and over the years,
  he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family 27 grandchildren
  and 19 great-grandchildren; during his leisure hours, he liked to
  spend time in the Rocky Mountains and the Texas Hill Country and at
  the Texas coast; and
         WHEREAS, An engaged citizen, a dedicated family man, and an
  admired business leader, Clif Bolner leaves behind a record of
  achievements that his loved ones can remember with pride; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Clifton J. Bolner and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who
  mourn his passing; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Clif Bolner.
 
  Menéndez
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on June 15, 2023, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate