S.C.R. No. 19
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Eddie Garner Clement, an esteemed member of the
Paris, Texas, community and a friend to many, passed away on January
19, 2021, at the age of 55; and
WHEREAS, The son of Ted Garner Clement and Carol Ann Clement,
Eddie Clement was born on August 7, 1965, in Dallas and grew up in
Duncanville with a sister, Eva; he completed his bachelor of
business administration degree in management at The University of
Texas at Arlington, where he made lasting friendships as a member of
Phi Delta Theta and discovered his love of music and entertainment;
through the years, he delighted in acting as DJ for any event and
always knew exactly what to play to make everyone happy; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clement embarked on a career with the Sonic
Drive-In chain, and he was a member of the board of Lamar National
Bank; giving generously of his time and expertise, he also served on
the boards of numerous civic organizations, among them Denver
Pyle's Children's Charities, the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce,
the Lamar County Chapter of the American Red Cross, and the Boys &
Girls Club of Paris, which included him on its Wall of Honor; he was
a valued congregant of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church and a
third-degree knight in the Knights of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Clement shared a
fulfilling marriage of 26 years with his wife, Monica Homer
Clement, and he was the proud father of three children, Avery,
Mollie, and Adam; in his free time, he liked a good round of golf,
but above all, he enjoyed helping others in any way he could; and
WHEREAS, Eddie Clement lived a caring and purposeful life,
and although he is deeply missed by those he left behind, they will
forever cherish their memories of his warmth and kindness; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Eddie Garner Clement 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Eddie Garner Clement.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 19 was adopted by the Senate
on April 19, 2021, by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 19 was adopted by the House
on April 30, 2021, by a rising vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor