SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 668
In Memory
of
Charles Durham Nash
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Charles Durham Nash,
who died March 28, 2011, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Charles Durham Nash was an icon in the Central
Texas automobile business whose vision and leadership played a
vital role in building the business community in Austin; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Nash began his career in the automobile
industry at the age of 24 following his World War II service as a
supply officer in the United States Army; he owned and managed
and served as chairman of the board of Capitol Chevrolet, the
dealership founded by his father in 1935; for more than 60 years,
Mr. Nash was deeply involved in every aspect of the enterprise; and
WHEREAS, In addition to running his highly successful
business, Mr. Nash worked with other civic leaders, including
former Mayor Roy Butler, to create jobs and businesses in Austin;
he served as a director of Austin National Bank and chaired the
board of trustees of the Headliners Club and the Texas Automobile
Dealers Association; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, determination, and compassion,
he gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, his generous
spirit, and his genuine concern for all those he met will not be
forgotten by the many people whose lives he touched; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
and he will long be remembered with affection and admiration by
all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Charles Durham Nash: his wife of 63 years, Dorothy; his
children, Nancy Nash Harper and Chuck Nash; and his five
grandchildren and two 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 Charles Durham Nash.
Watson, Jackson
________________________________
President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 30, 2011, by a
rising vote.
________________________________
Secretary of the Senate
________________________________
Member, Texas Senate
________________________________
Member, Texas Senate