Bill Text: TX SR25 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Joe D. Clayton.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-10-19 - Reported enrolled [SR25 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR25-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Joe D. Clayton | ||
| WHEREAS, The life of a distinguished jurist drew to a close | ||
| with the passing of the Honorable Joe D. Clayton of Tyler on | ||
| July 14, 2023, at the age of 84; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The son of Melvin and Clementine Clayton, Joe | ||
| Clayton was born in Bonham on November 21, 1938, and he grew up | ||
| with the companionship of three brothers, Bernard, Gene, and | ||
| John; in 1956, he graduated from Tulia High School, and he went on | ||
| to receive his bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at | ||
| Austin and his juris doctor degree from the UT School of Law; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Clayton worked as a partner and senior | ||
| partner in various law firms in Tyler and Fredericksburg prior to | ||
| embarking on his esteemed career in the judiciary, over the | ||
| course of which he served as judge of the 241st District Court, | ||
| the Smith County Court-at-Law in Tyler, and the Bullard Municipal | ||
| Court, as well as a senior state district judge; furthermore, he | ||
| held leadership roles within a number of professional | ||
| organizations, including the Texas Center for the Judiciary, the | ||
| State Bar of Texas, and the Texas Bar Foundation; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Active in his community, Judge Clayton gave | ||
| generously of his time and talents to numerous civic groups, such | ||
| as the Bowie Chamber of Commerce, the East Texas Estate Planning | ||
| Council, and the Tyler-Rose City Kiwanis Club; in his leisure | ||
| hours, he enjoyed hunting and fishing; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Above all else, Judge Clayton was devoted to his | ||
| loved ones; he shared a rewarding marriage with his wife, Jan, | ||
| that spanned five and a half decades until her passing in 2019, | ||
| and he took great pride in their three children, Joe, James, and | ||
| Catherine; with the passing years, he had the pleasure of | ||
| welcoming into his treasured family three granddaughters, | ||
| Ashley, Caroline, and Clementene; in all his endeavors, Judge | ||
| Clayton was sustained by his strong faith, and he was a valued | ||
| member of First Presbyterian Church in Tyler; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Joe Clayton earned the respect and admiration of | ||
| all who knew him, and he leaves behind a record of service that | ||
| his family and friends can remember with pride; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
| Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory | ||
| of Judge Joe D. Clayton and extend sincere condolences 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 Joe Clayton. | ||
| Hughes | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on October 19, 2023, by | ||
| a rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
