SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 71
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Debra Clouatre
 
         WHEREAS, A life filled with meaningful achievements drew
  to a close with the passing of Debra Rene Clouatre of Gladewater
  on July 27, 2025, at the age of 71; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of Mel and Joyce Duvall, the former
  Debra Duvall was born in Mamou, Louisiana, on July 14, 1954, and
  she grew up with the company of three siblings, Mike, Sherry, and
  Rick; after graduating from West Monroe High School, she earned
  her bachelor's degree in elementary and special education from
  Louisiana Tech University and her master's degree in the same
  disciplines from the University of Louisiana Monroe; she went on
  to complete a degree in education mid-management at Texas A&M
  University-Commerce; and
         WHEREAS, In 1980, Mrs. Clouatre joined the Gladewater
  Independent School District as an elementary school counselor;
  over the course of her 26 years with the district, her kindness,
  enthusiasm, and encouragement made a positive difference in the
  lives of students and brightened the days of her colleagues;
  following her retirement in 2006, she became a consultant for
  Wireless Generation, providing training on educational software,
  and she later consulted for Tyler ISD; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Clouatre shared a fulfilling marriage of 41
  years with her husband, Lionel, before his death in 2021; she was
  the devoted mother of two daughters, Jessica and Natalie, and she
  had the pleasure of seeing her family grow to include two
  granddaughters, Rilee and Ivy; in her leisure time, she loved
  traveling, bird-watching, gardening, spending time with her
  friends, and caring for her treasured dog, Athena; and
         WHEREAS, Although Debra Clouatre is deeply missed, memories
  of her warmth, generosity, and resilience remain to comfort and
  inspire those she leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
  Debra Rene Clouatre and extend sincere condolences to the members
  of her family: to her daughters, Jessica Kimbrell and Natalie
  Clouatre and her husband, Brandon; to her granddaughters, Rilee
  Bowden and Ivy Ebey; to her siblings, Sherry Meeks and her husband,
  Mike, and Rick Duvall and his wife, Heike; and to her other
  relatives and many friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Debra Clouatre.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on September 4, 2025,
    by a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate