Bill Text: TX SR40 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Recognizing Grover Wist Trytten on the occasion of his 100th birthday.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-08-02 - Reported enrolled [SR40 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR40-Enrolled.html
 
 
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Grover Wist Trytten in honor of the grand occasion of
  his 100th birthday; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Decorah, Iowa, Grover Trytten was born
  on July 15, 1921, and he moved with his family to Ann Arbor,
  Michigan, as a young boy; in 1939, he earned his diploma from the
  Laboratory School at the University of Michigan, where his father
  served as principal; and
         WHEREAS, Grover enlisted in the United States Army on
  August 8, 1942; he earned the rank of second lieutenant during
  officer training and was assigned to the Ordnance Department; he
  was deployed to Braintree Airfield near London and helped to
  provide vital supplies and support for the 646th Bombardment
  Squadron; his unit's outstanding abilities helped ensure victory
  for the Allies in pivotal battles, including the Battle of the
  Bulge, and his unit was honored with the American Presidential
  Citation Award; in 2014, the French government awarded Grover the
  Legion of Honour; and
         WHEREAS, After the war, Grover pursued a doctoral degree in
  botany at Michigan State University; he contributed to many
  notable technological advancements during a long and rewarding
  career in engineering research that included pioneering projects
  for the United States Department of Defense and the automotive
  industry; he joined Texas Instruments in 1978 and worked for the
  company in Houston and Plano before retiring in 1989; and
         WHEREAS, Grover shared many years of marriage with his
  beloved wife, the late Lola Sanders Trytten; they were blessed
  with a daughter, Lynn Carol Trytten, and his three grandsons and
  nine great-grandchildren are a source of great pride and joy for
  him; and
         WHEREAS, This distinguished veteran currently resides in
  Georgetown, where he is a treasured member of his Sun City
  community; his recent 100th birthday is an important milestone,
  and this special occasion was indeed a fitting time for his
  friends and loved ones to express their admiration and affection;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend to Grover Wist
  Trytten congratulations on his 100th birthday and best wishes for
  the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in his
  honor.
 
  Schwertner
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on August 2, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
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