SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 156
In Memory
of
Heywood Carroll Clemons
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Heywood Carroll
Clemons, who died January 20, 2013, at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, Heywood Clemons was born December 20, 1921, in
Bartlett; he graduated with honors from Texas A&M University in
1943, and he served his country as a second lieutenant in the army
field artillery during World War II; and
WHEREAS, After working in Dallas and San Antonio, he founded
Clemons Tractor Company in Fort Worth and became a highly
successful businessman; he also became well known for his
volunteer work and his many civic and professional activities; and
WHEREAS, He served as president of the Fort Worth Opera
Association and of Casa Mañana and was a longtime member of the Van
Cliburn Foundation Executive Committee; for 16 years, he was
chairman of the board of Austin College and was awarded an honorary
doctorate of humanities for his outstanding leadership; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clemons was a member of the Fort Worth Farm
and Ranch Association, the Fort Worth North Rotary Club, and the
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce; he received the Russell H. Perry
Award for Distinguished Leadership in Texas Transportation for
his role in promoting the beginnings of Fort Worth's highway
system; and
WHEREAS, He was an exemplary gentleman with a generous
spirit, and he was respected in the community for his many
accomplishments; he was devoted to his family, and he was a devout
Christian and a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church; and
WHEREAS, Heywood Clemons was a source of strength to others
and was beloved by many, and he will long be remembered with
affection and appreciation by all who were privileged to share in
his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Heywood Carroll Clemons; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of 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 Heywood Clemons.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 11, 2013,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate