H.R. No. 2584
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Hugh
Clark Garland of Waco, passed away on April 29, 2011, at the age of
92; and
WHEREAS, Clark Garland was born in Waco on July 1, 1918; he
attended Waco High School, where he was a member of the football
team; and
WHEREAS, In 1941, Mr. Garland married his high school
sweetheart, the former Helen "Jackie" Whitaker, with whom he shared
a loving relationship that endured for 70 years and raised three
children, Hugh, Joe, and Jane; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty during World War
II, Mr. Garland served in the U.S. Army Air Corps; he later joined
the Waco Police Department as a patrolman, and during his 14-year
tenure, he survived being shot in the line of duty; he and his wife
went on to found Waco Patrol Service and Detective Agency, which
they owned and operated for more than four decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garland enjoyed spending time outdoors,
especially going on hunting trips, boating on Lake Waco, and flying
his own airplane; most of all, he delighted in the company of
family, which grew to include 8 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Although Clark Garland will be deeply missed,
memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful
accomplishments remain to comfort his family and friends; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Hugh Clark Garland
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Jackie Garland; to his sons, Hugh Garland, Jr., and his wife,
Gladys Ann, and Joe Garland and his wife, Kim; to his brother,
Robert Garland, and his wife, Darilene; to his 8 grandchildren and
12 great-grandchildren; 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 Hugh Clark
Garland.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2584 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House