SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 401
In Memory
of
Clyde M. Magnuson, Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Fort Worth in paying tribute to the life of Clyde M.
Magnuson, Sr., who died February 9, 2013, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Clyde Magnuson was born on September 22, 1931, in
National Mine, Michigan, and grew up in Republic, Michigan; he
joined the United States Air Force in 1951, and while he was
stationed at Goose Bay, Labrador, he met the love of his life and
future wife, Clara; and
WHEREAS, A courageous soldier and patriot, Mr. Magnuson
fought in the Korean and Vietnam Wars and retired in 1972 with the
rank of master sergeant; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, he embarked on a
career with All Saints Episcopal School and served as the
school's grounds supervisor for 17 years; "Mr. Clyde," as the
students called him, was beloved by the school's community and
was honored with the Saint of the Year Award in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Magnuson was a man of integrity and generosity
who gave unselfishly of his time to others; he spent his
retirement years traveling with his wife and enjoyed tending to
his roses; he cherished the time he spent with his beloved
children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary gentleman will long be remembered
for his positive attitude toward life, his amicable personality,
and his deep-seated commitment to his friends and family; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Clyde M. Magnuson, Sr.; 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 Clyde Magnuson.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 5, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate