Bill Text: TX SR4 | 2011 | 82nd Legislature 1st Special | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Clifford A. Estes of New Braunfels.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-06-02 - Reported enrolled [SR4 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR4-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Clifford A. Estes | ||
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens | ||
of New Braunfels in mourning the loss of Clifford A. Estes, who | ||
died May 25, 2011, at the age of 72; and | ||
WHEREAS, Clifford A. Estes was born March 6, 1939, in El Reno, | ||
Oklahoma; he attended Ranger High School and held a bachelor of | ||
science degree, having attended Ranger Junior College and The | ||
University of Texas at Austin; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Estes served the nation with honor and | ||
distinction in the military for more than 36 years; he was an | ||
enlisted soldier in the United States Army, and he served as | ||
assistant adjutant general of the Texas National Guard and as | ||
inspector general and assistant deputy chief of staff in the | ||
United States Army Reserve; he achieved the rank of colonel and | ||
received numerous awards and commendations, including the | ||
prestigious Legion of Merit; and | ||
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and generosity, Mr. Estes | ||
was active in numerous community and charitable organizations, | ||
including the Comal County Fair Association; he was a 4th degree | ||
member and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, a member | ||
of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, and a noble of the Ben Hur | ||
Shrine Temple; and | ||
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, | ||
and although he will be deeply missed by his family and many | ||
friends, he will continue to live in their hearts for years to | ||
come; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
to the bereaved family of Clifford A. Estes: his wife, Jan Mills | ||
Estes; his children, Karen E. Mejia and James S. Estes; and his | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas | ||
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in | ||
memory of Clifford Estes. | ||
Zaffirini | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on June 2, 2011, by a | ||
rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |