SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 38
In Memory
of
Carl Glen Newstrom
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Carl Glen Newstrom, who died
January 7, 2021, at the age of 59; and
WHEREAS, Carl Newstrom was born September 30, 1961, in
Elgin; he learned the value of hard work at a young age by working
on area farms, and he graduated from Elgin High School in 1980; he
was a lifelong resident of Elgin and took great pride in serving
his community; and
WHEREAS, He enjoyed a productive 30-year career in state
service with the Texas Department of Public Safety; he was also a
longtime member of the Elgin Volunteer Fire Department, where he
held numerous leadership positions; he served as the
department's board member, vice president, and president, and in
2001, he was named Fireman of the Year; he was a well-known
community figure and was elected to serve three terms on the
Bastrop-Travis Counties Emergency Services District Number 1
Board; and
WHEREAS, He married the love of his life, Eileen, in 1986,
and they enjoyed 34 years of marriage together; they were blessed
with two daughters, Amanda Brooke Sanchez and Ashley Paige
DeWitt, and his grandsons, Kyle and Oakley, were a source of much
pride and joy for him; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, kindness, and generosity, he
gave unselfishly to others; he was noted for his love of the
outdoors, his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest, and
his commitment to public service; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Carl Glen Newstrom; 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 Carl Newstrom.
Eckhardt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 9, 2021, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate