SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14
In Memory
of
Thomas Lynnwood Clark
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Thomas Lynnwood Clark, who died
November 16, 2012, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Clark was born March 10, 1927, in Sweetwater;
determined to serve his country, he left high school during World War
II and joined the United States Merchant Marine; after the war, he
returned to Texas, where he served as a preacher at various Churches
of Christ across the state; and
WHEREAS, He resumed military service during the Korean
War, joining the United States Air Force and working as a welfare
specialist in the Chaplain Section; after his discharge in 1955,
he worked for the Atomic Energy Commission, among other jobs,
before joining the United States Postal Service in Seguin, where
he worked until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his
daily life, Mr. Clark was a member of Walnut Street Church of
Christ; he was a lifelong Democrat and an avid outdoorsman and
fisherman who was always willing to help others and brought
warmth and cheer into the lives of everyone he knew; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, 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, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Thomas Lynnwood Clark; 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 Thomas Lynnwood Clark.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 23, 2013, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate