H.R. No. 2085
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the untimely death
of Robert Lee Clark, Jr., of Streetman, who died on April 9, 2009,
at the age of 45; and
WHEREAS, Bob Clark was born in Corsicana on November 22,
1963, to Robert Lee Clark, Sr., and Lanelle Robinson Clark; as an
adult, he was employed in construction in the petroleum industry;
and
WHEREAS, For two decades, this esteemed Texan was a
firefighter for the Streetman Volunteer Fire Department, and for
the past 12 years, he distinguished himself as the department's
chief, earning the respect and affection of his fellow
firefighters; and
WHEREAS, Chief Clark was an admired member of his community,
where he took an active role in the annual Streetman Homecoming;
known to many as "Santa Bob," he also played Santa Claus for area
children every Christmas; and
WHEREAS, Despite his myriad responsibilities, Chief Clark
always found time in his busy schedule to make model airplanes, play
horseshoes, and spend time with his friends and family, including
his beloved grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Bob Clark worked selflessly in behalf of his
community, and he enjoyed a life that was rich in the intangibles
that matter most; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert Lee Clark,
Jr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to
his wife, Cheryl Clark; to his children, Patrick Westover and his
wife, Jessica, William Westover and his wife, Ann, Colton Smith,
Ian Burns, and Heather Davis; to his grandchildren, Joshua and
Christopher Westover; to his brother, Jerry Beamon; and to his
other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Robert Lee
Clark, Jr.
Cook
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2085 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 19, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House