Bill Text: TX SR25 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 25 (Prior Session Legislation)

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


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 25


	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