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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to |
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a close with the passing of Dewey William McClain of Lone Star on |
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July 24, 2025, at the age of 91; and |
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WHEREAS, Dewey McClain was born in 1934, and he grew up with |
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the companionship of four sisters, Loraine, Irene, Aletha, and |
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Polly; answering his nation's call to duty, he enlisted in the |
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United States Marine Corps; and |
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WHEREAS, Following his military service, Mr. McClain |
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embarked on a career at Lone Star Steel that spanned four decades; |
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he also served as Justice of the Peace for Morris County for 24 |
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years; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. McClain benefited from the |
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love and support of his wife, Diane, with whom he shared 42 years |
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before her passing in 2012; he took great pride in their children, |
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Kim, Micheal, and Brad, and he had the pleasure of seeing his |
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treasured family grow to include 13 grandchildren and 18 |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of faith, Mr. McClain was a lifelong member of |
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the Daingerfield Church of Christ; in his leisure hours, he enjoyed |
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hunting, camping, and fishing; he was at his happiest when he was |
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spending time with his family in the outdoors; and |
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WHEREAS, Although Dewey McClain will be deeply missed, he has |
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left his loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will forever |
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treasure; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature, 1st |
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Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Dewey William |
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"Bill" McClain and extend sincere condolences to the members of his |
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family: to his children, Kim Hawkins, Micheal McClain and his wife, |
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Tina, and Brad McClain and his wife, Brianna; to his grandchildren, |
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Jonathan, Santos, Amanda, Alissa, Ryan, Andrew, Lainey, Tristan, |
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Charley, Carley, Tatum, and Addison; to his great-grandchildren, |
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Fiona, Emily, Baylor, Hadley, Penelope, Eleanor, Charlotte, |
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Quentin, Maude, Beau, Hezekiah, Nezryn, Maisyn, Eli, Maddox, |
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Peyton, Scotty, and Billy; and to his other relatives and friends; |
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and, be 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 Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Dewey McClain. |