SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 755
In Memory
of
Clyde Jordan
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Orange County in mourning the loss of noted rancher
and peace officer Clyde Jordan, who died May 27, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Clyde Jordan was born on August 27, 1927; he
learned the value of hard work at an early age and began working
cattle as a young man; he served the nation with distinction
during World War II as a military policeman at the Los Alamos
nuclear testing facility; and
WHEREAS, After the war, he returned to ranching, and he
managed several livestock sales in Texas and Louisiana; he also
established Jordan Packing, a custom meat-packing operation; and
WHEREAS, He was elected Orange County Precinct 4 constable
in 1980, and he served with dedication for 16 years; during his
tenure in office, he also served as a captain with the Louisiana
state police and was instrumental in the creation of the Deep
East Texas Narcotics Task Force; after his retirement, he held a
commission as an Orange County reserve deputy sheriff and served
as a director for the Orange County Drainage District; and
WHEREAS, He and his wife, the late Bea Jordan, took part in
a wide variety of community activities and countless
fund-raisers; he was also active in a number of organizations,
including the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the Vidor Chamber
of Commerce, and the East Texas Peace Officers Association; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever 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 Clyde Jordan; 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 Jordan.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 11, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate