H.R. No. 41
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Dr. Clay Edward Ellis of Arlington, who passed away on April 12,
2010, at the age of 56; and
WHEREAS, Born on September 9, 1953, Clay Ellis grew up in Fort
Worth; he met his future wife, the former Dell Holman, when they
were students at Paschal High School, and they were married while he
was attending Texas Christian University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ellis continued his studies at the Baylor
College of Dentistry and the St. Louis University School of
Orthodontics; in 1979, he moved with his family to Arlington, where
he practiced successfully as an orthodontist for three decades; and
WHEREAS, An active member of his community, Dr. Ellis
participated in a number of civic organizations and associations;
he served on the city council of Dalworthington Gardens and as a
volunteer coach for Optimist Club Youth Football; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, he enjoyed the love and
support of his wife, Dell, and their five children, Jennifer,
Courtney, Jon, Charles, and Carter; he also treasured the time he
spent with his four grandchildren, Warren, Peyton, Avery, and Trey;
and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a caring professional, Clay
Ellis will be deeply missed, but the kindness, faith, and integrity
with which he lived his life will forever inspire all who had the
good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dr. Clay Edward
Ellis and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family:
to his wife, Dell Holman Ellis; to his daughters, Jennifer Ericson
and her husband, Eric, and Courtney Ellis-Spitzer; to his sons, Jon
Ellis and his wife, Holly, Charles Ellis and his wife, Diana, and
Carter Franklyn Ellis; to his grandchildren, Warren, Peyton, and
Avery Ericson and Trey Ellis-Spitzer; 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 Clay Edward
Ellis.
Patrick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 41 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on February 18, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House