SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 51
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  C. Garth Cline
 
         WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew
  to a close with the passing of Dr. C. Garth Cline of Panola on
  August 13, 2023, at the age of 97; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Harry and Era Cline, Garth Cline was
  born in Center on December 24, 1925; he graduated from Louisiana
  State University and went on to obtain a doctor of veterinary
  medicine degree from Auburn University; answering his nation's
  call to duty, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Cline practiced veterinary medicine in
  Shreveport, Louisiana, for many years and concluded his
  six-decade working career with the Louisiana State Racing
  Commission at Louisiana Downs; following his retirement, he
  eventually returned to Texas; he was an active member of Robert
  A. Tompkins Masonic Lodge No. 1254 in Waskom, where he served
  several terms as Worshipful Master, and he was a longtime
  Worshipful Patron for the local chapter of the Order of the
  Eastern Star; he was also involved in Marshall Masonic Lodge
  No. 22 AF & AM; among his many achievements, he received the 32nd
  degree in both York and Scottish Rites; in addition, he was
  designated a Shriner with the Sharon temple in Tyler, and he
  served as district deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
  Texas District 10 for two years; and
         WHEREAS, A man of faith, Dr. Cline was a devoted member of
  Emmanuel Baptist Church, where he attended Sunday school; during
  his retirement years, he enjoyed working on his farm and spending
  time with his loved ones; he was also an avid supporter of the
  Jacket Nation sports teams of the Elysian Fields Independent
  School District; and
         WHEREAS, Garth Cline lived a caring and purposeful life
  centered around his family and his community, and he will long be
  remembered with deep affection by all who knew him; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Dr. C. Garth Cline and extend heartfelt sympathy to the
  members of his family: to his children, Chuck Cline and his wife,
  Debra, and Georgia Pounders and her husband, Mike; to his
  grandchildren, Gary Cline and his wife, Liz, Brittany Childs and
  her husband, Matt, Leslie Thurman and her husband, Brandon, and
  Ashley Pounders; to his great-grandchildren; to his "adopted"
  son, Randy "RT" Mitchell and his wife, Melissa; and to his other
  relatives and many friends; 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 Dr. C. Garth Cline.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on November 30, 2023,
    by a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate