SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 274
In Memory
of
Clarence William Muehlberger
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Wichita Falls in mourning the loss of Clarence
William Muehlberger, who died May 22, 2014, at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, Clarence Muehlberger was born on May 31, 1921, in
Wichita Falls; he graduated from Wichita Falls High School and
earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from The University of
Texas; and
WHEREAS, After graduation, he served his country in the
Pacific Theater during World War II as an officer in the United
States Navy; he returned home to join his father and grandfather
in running a family clothing business, Muehlberger's Menswear,
which he guided through 30 years of growth and success; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Muehlberger was inspired by the principles of
his faith, and he served his community as an active member of
numerous boards and organizations; he was dedicated to serving
the Boy Scouts of America, was a master Mason, and served as an
officer of the Wichita Falls Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, He is noted for the many years he worked
diligently to improve transportation in North Texas; in 2001, he
was awarded the Texas Road Hand Award for his efforts to bring an
interstate to Wichita Falls; it is the highest honor the Texas
Department of Transportation gives a private citizen; and
WHEREAS, Clarence Muehlberger was a loving husband,
father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will
long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in his life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Clarence William Muehlberger; 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 Clarence Muehlberger.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 2, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate