SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 4
In Memory
of
Clifford A. Estes
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of New Braunfels in mourning the loss of Clifford A. Estes, who
died May 25, 2011, at the age of 72; and
WHEREAS, Clifford A. Estes was born March 6, 1939, in El Reno,
Oklahoma; he attended Ranger High School and held a bachelor of
science degree, having attended Ranger Junior College and The
University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Estes served the nation with honor and
distinction in the military for more than 36 years; he was an
enlisted soldier in the United States Army, and he served as
assistant adjutant general of the Texas National Guard and as
inspector general and assistant deputy chief of staff in the
United States Army Reserve; he achieved the rank of colonel and
received numerous awards and commendations, including the
prestigious Legion of Merit; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and generosity, Mr. Estes
was active in numerous community and charitable organizations,
including the Comal County Fair Association; he was a 4th degree
member and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, a member
of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, and a noble of the Ben Hur
Shrine Temple; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
and although he will be deeply missed by his family and many
friends, he will continue to live in their hearts for years to
come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
to the bereaved family of Clifford A. Estes: his wife, Jan Mills
Estes; his children, Karen E. Mejia and James S. Estes; and his
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 Clifford Estes.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 2, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate