SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 951
In Memory
of
Elouise Jacquelyn Clark McLemore
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with
the passing of retired educator Elouise Jacquelyn Clark McLemore
of Houston on May 20, 2017, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of James L. Clark Sr. and Lola Belle
Robinson Clark, the former Elouise Clark was born in Sunnyside in
Waller County on November 6, 1926; she graduated as valedictorian
of Booker T. Washington High School in Houston and went on to
complete her bachelor's degree cum laude at Prairie View A&M
University; on December 21, 1947, she married her best friend,
Stephen Dan "SD" McLemore, and they became the proud parents of
five children, Darrizett, Allison, Jacquelyn, Stephen, and
Tracey; over the years, she knew the joy of welcoming into her
family six grandchildren, Chelette, Dequina, Stephen, Jimmy,
Nicole, and Justice, and four great-grandchildren, Kiera, Zara,
Daneea, and Stephen; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. McLemore began her 45-year career in
education in the Baytown public schools and later joined the
Houston Independent School District; in her classroom, she was a
force to be reckoned with, maintaining a calm, positive
environment for learning; she was dedicated to her students and
spent most of her evenings working with children to ensure that
they had fully grasped mathematical concepts and would retain
them; and
WHEREAS, A woman of strong faith, Mrs. McLemore was a
longtime member of Sheeler Memorial CME Church and gave
selflessly of her time and talents in numerous capacities,
including secretary of the Morning Glory Circle and the Epworth
League and lead soloist in the choir; she also developed
children's programs; in addition, she belonged to Metropolitan
CME Church and sang in its choir; she volunteered for three
decades as a member of Les Famille Social Club; and
WHEREAS, Elouise McLemore will be deeply missed, but
memories of her grace, generosity, warmth, and charm remain to
comfort and inspire those she leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Elouise Jacquelyn
Clark McLemore and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn
her passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Elouise McLemore.
Miles
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 29, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate