H.R. No. 2178
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
death of Clayton Eugene Reynolds of North Richland Hills on
February 14, 2011, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, Gene Reynolds was born in Arlington on
April 19, 1927; on graduating from Handley High School in 1943, he
answered his nation's call to duty and enlisted in the U.S. Navy; he
shipped out aboard the USS Nashville on his 17th birthday; and
WHEREAS, Following his discharge from the armed forces,
Mr. Reynolds went to work with the Texas Highway Department as a
surveyor; in 1950, he joined the Texas Bitulithic Company, where he
earned a steady series of promotions, becoming manager of the Fort
Worth Division in 1965, vice president of Texas Bitulithic in 1974,
and president of Gulf Bitulithic Company in 1977; after retiring
from the latter post in 1982, he partnered with his son Gary to
develop Reynolds Asphalt and Construction Company, serving as vice
president and chief consultant; he was active in the Associated
General Contractors of Texas and the Texas Good Roads and
Transportation Association, and he sat on the board of directors
for the Texas Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Association; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan was an ordained deacon and a
valued congregant of North Fort Worth Baptist Church; in addition,
he was a Master Mason with the Handley Masonic Lodge and the Fort
Worth Scottish Rite, as well as an honorary life member of the
Moslah Shrine Motor Corps and a past president of its Golf Unit;
moreover, he was a life member and Ceremonial Master of the Royal
Order of Jesters Fort Worth Court No. 32; Mr. Reynolds took a
special interest in helping the children at the Masonic Home and
School in Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, Gene Reynolds shared a rewarding marriage of 62
years with his wife, Jane; they wed in 1948 and were blessed with
three children, Terry, Gary, and Rodney, as well as three
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; in his free time, he
enjoyed playing golf and traveling with his wife; and
WHEREAS, While the death of Gene Reynolds brings great
sadness to his family and friends, he leaves behind a rich legacy of
achievement that will long be treasured by all those who held him
dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Clayton Eugene
Reynolds and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Jane Reynolds; to his sons and
daughters-in-law, Terry and Debbie Reynolds, Gary and Debbie
Reynolds, and Rodney Reynolds; to his grandsons, Ryan and Clay
Reynolds and David Homer; to his great-grandchildren, Tori, Gage,
Connor, and Laurel Reynolds and Britni Homer; to his sister, Thelma
Walters; to his brother, Dale Reynolds; and to his other relatives
and 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 Gene
Reynolds.
Truitt
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2178 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House