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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and |
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meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends |
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of Clifton J. Cobb Jr. of Houston, who passed away on May 1, 2023, at |
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the age of 78; and |
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WHEREAS, Cliff Cobb was born in Harlingen to Jessie B. Martin |
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and Sir Clifton Cobb Sr. on July 17, 1944; as a child, he moved with |
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his mother to Taylor, where he grew up with his grandmother and |
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extended family; and |
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WHEREAS, A 1962 graduate of Price High School, Mr. Cobb |
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continued his education at Texas Southern University, earning a |
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degree in finance in 1966; after living in New York City for a time, |
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he returned to Texas and enjoyed a successful career with Tenneco |
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Oil Company that spanned 25 years; he also joined a human resources |
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independent contract company; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Cobb drew strength from |
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the rewarding marriage that he shared with his wife, Deanna |
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Perdue-Cobb; he was the father of five children, Darryl, Corey, |
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Cristi, Robin, and the late Ronald B. Cobb, and his family |
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eventually grew to include 10 grandchildren and 4 |
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great-grandchildren; an aficionado of wine and cigars, Mr. Cobb |
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also enjoyed sports, fishing, and barbecuing; and |
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WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Cliff Cobb |
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leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far |
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richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured |
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place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Clifton J. Cobb Jr. |
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and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Cliff Cobb. |