S.C.R. No. 36
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close
with the passing of Noble Grace Cammack of Longview on January 11,
2021, at the age of 99; and
WHEREAS, The son of Claude and Sadie Cammack, Noble Cammack
was born in Brookeland in Sabine County on January 14, 1921; he grew
up with four siblings, Stella, Price, Joe Bill, and Jimmie, near
land granted to his maternal ancestors by the Republic of Texas
almost a century before; during World War II, he served his country
in the U.S. Navy; he graduated from Kilgore College and moved to
Longview to help his mother with her restaurant and boarding house;
after a few years of employment with Eastman Kodak, he embarked on a
33-year career in accounting with Lone Star Steel Company in 1950;
his retirement did not last, as he then took a new job in the City of
Longview's purchasing department; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cammack married the love of his life, the former
Juanita Gossett, on April 8, 1950; they were blessed with four
children, Kerry, Bruce, Stephen, and Teresa; later, he became
"Bobo" to 13 treasured grandchildren and step-grandchildren, Alan,
Stuart, Alex, Cole, Blake, Brittney, Kendall, Casey, Matthew,
Jonathan, Brandon, Carolina, and Hailey, as well as 14
great-grandchildren; he served as a deacon and elder of First
Christian Church, and he and his wife were faithful members of the
Cornerstone Sunday school class; in addition, he volunteered for
Meals on Wheels; he enjoyed gardening and traveling with his wife,
and they shared a fulfilling marriage of more than six decades until
her passing; in his last years, he treasured many friendships with
fellow residents of Buckner Westminster Place; the most gracious of
gentlemen, he always had a kind word for others, and he offered his
signature white handkerchief to anyone who might need it; he
continued to proudly stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and the
National Anthem, even when relying on a walker; and
WHEREAS, Although Noble Cammack is greatly missed by those he
left behind, they will forever cherish their memories of his
thoughtful, courteous ways and deep integrity; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Noble Grace Cammack and extend
sincere condolences to his family and friends; 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
Noble Grace Cammack.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 36 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. 36 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