SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1044
In Memory
of
Paul Eugene Green
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Paul Eugene Green, who
died May 8, 2011, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, Paul Green was born May 7, 1922, in Tracy, Texas;
he moved to Austin when he was 15 years old and graduated from
Austin High School in 1940; he worked at Checker Front Grocery
Store and the Majestic Beauty Salon before joining the United
States Navy in October of 1942; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, he returned to work at
the Majestic Beauty Salon; on February 16, 1946, he married his
childhood sweetheart, Gladys Rinn, and they enjoyed a loving
marriage for almost 50 years; he worked as a hairdresser for 70
years, and he owned and operated Paul's Beauty Salon since 1951;
and
WHEREAS, Paul Green was renowned for his zest for life, and
he was active in numerous organizations, including the Genesis
Presbyterian Church and choir, the Friendship Club, the Govalle
"Gang," the Garden Club of Austin, the Scandinavian Club, the USS
Franks Reunion Crew, the YMCA of Austin, and local, state, and
national hairdressers' associations; and
WHEREAS, Paul Green was an admired and respected member of
his community; he truly cared for others, and he was certainly
loved in return; he was a devoted father and grandfather, and he
leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Paul Eugene Green: his four children, his nine
grandchildren, and his five great-grandchildren; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Paul Eugene Green.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 20, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate