H.R. No. 1726
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness of
Clara Samuelson of Waco, who passed away on March 24, 2011, at the
age of 89; and
WHEREAS, Born on October 6, 1921, in Bosque County, to
Wilhelm and Mithilda Wiese, the former Clara Wiese was one of 13
siblings; she became the devoted mother of two children, Sheila and
Mike, and over the years she was further blessed with five
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; Mrs. Samuelson
delighted in spending time with her family and took special
pleasure in spoiling the younger generations; and
WHEREAS, This capable woman worked for many years in the
garment industry; strongly grounded in her faith, she was a
longtime congregant of First Lutheran Church, and she enjoyed
gardening and quilting in her leisure hours; and
WHEREAS, Clara Samuelson lived a purposeful life centered on
her faith and her family, and those who were privileged to share in
the warmth of her affection will forever hold her close in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Clara Samuelson and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
children and their spouses, Sheila Robertson and her husband, Tom,
and Mike Samuelson and his wife, Lucy; to her grandchildren, Chad
Wyble and his wife, Lora, Justin Robertson, Tammie Lopez and her
husband, Joe, Lara Robertson, and Michael Samuelson and his wife,
Rachael; to her sister, Ernie Samuelson; to her
great-grandchildren; and to her other relatives and friends; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Clara
Samuelson.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1726 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 12, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House