85R29745 BPG-D
By: Ashby H.R. No. 2339
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life has drawn to a close with
the passing of Charles Loyd Graham of Normangee on May 6, 2017, at
the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, Born in Houston on September 19, 1942, Mr. Graham
was the son of George Graham and Mattie Ruth Graham; he served in
the United States Navy from 1960 to 1963, and following his
honorable discharge from the armed forces, he joined the Texas
Department of Public Safety; held in high regard by his colleagues
in the department, he rose through the ranks to become chief of the
Traffic Law Enforcement Division in 2000; an inspiring leader, he
set high standards for his troopers and helped them surpass their
own expectations for achievement; many of those who worked under
him advanced in positions of responsibility; he retired in 2002,
concluding a distinguished career of nearly four decades; and
WHEREAS, Charles Graham married Clara Lynette "Penny"
Broderhausen on March 12, 1966, and they shared a rewarding
marriage of nearly 50 years before her passing in 2015; the couple
became the proud parents of two sons, Robert and Scott, and
Mr. Graham knew the joy of welcoming into his family four
grandchildren, John, Katelynn, Haley, and Aubrey; and
WHEREAS, Active in his church and his community, this
esteemed Texan maintained dual membership in two Masonic lodges,
Rogers Prairie No. 540 and DeWitt Clinton No. 29; he was always
willing to help others, and he frequently put his abilities as a
carpenter and cook at the service of friends and family; from his
earliest years, he loved the outdoors, and he enjoyed fishing,
hunting, and spending time at his farm; and
WHEREAS, Charles Graham brought to all his endeavors not only
great skill but also the highest standards and an unfailing
generosity of spirit, and those who were privileged to share in his
love and affection will forever hold him close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Charles Loyd Graham
and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Charles
Loyd Graham.