SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 445
In Memory
of
Stuart Samuel Klein
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Stuart Samuel Klein, who died May 2,
2021, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Stuart Klein was born on August 25, 1932, in
Chicago; he grew up in the Rio Grande Valley and graduated from
McAllen High School in 1950 before serving the nation in the
United States Army; and
WHEREAS, He returned to Texas after his military service
and earned a degree from Pan American University; a passionate
and talented artist from a young age, he was a skilled cartoonist
and painter and was known for his captivating depictions of the
Old West; in 1960, he opened S. Klein Galleries, a successful art
studio and frame shop in McAllen; and
WHEREAS, He married the love of his life, Sylvia Gayle
Sachs, on July 4, 1965, and they enjoyed 55 years of marriage
together; they were blessed with three daughters, Alysa, Denise,
and Marina, and eight grandchildren, who were a source of much
pride and joy for him; and
WHEREAS, He was active in a range of civic and community
organizations, including the McAllen Jaycees, the B'nai B'rith
Lodge, and the Temple Emanuel board of directors; he was in much
demand as a lecturer and speaker and was renowned for his
expertise on Jewish history and the history of South Texas; and
WHEREAS, A man of kindness and wit, he was a devoted
husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories
that will be cherished 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 Stuart Samuel Klein; 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 Stuart Klein.
Hinojosa
Alvarado Hancock Paxton Alvarado Hancock Paxton
Alvarado Hancock Paxton
Bettencourt Huffman Perry Bettencourt Huffman Perry
Bettencourt Huffman Perry
Birdwell Hughes Powell Birdwell Hughes Powell
Birdwell Hughes Powell
Blanco Johnson Schwertner Blanco Johnson Schwertner
Blanco Johnson Schwertner
Buckingham Kolkhorst Seliger Buckingham Kolkhorst Seliger
Buckingham Kolkhorst Seliger
Campbell Lucio Springer Campbell Lucio Springer
Campbell Lucio Springer
Creighton Menéndez Taylor Creighton Menéndez Taylor
Creighton Menéndez Taylor
Eckhardt Miles West Eckhardt Miles West
Eckhardt Miles West
Gutierrez Nelson Whitmire Gutierrez Nelson Whitmire
Gutierrez Nelson Whitmire
Hall Nichols Zaffirini Hall Nichols Zaffirini
Hall Nichols Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 20, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hancock Paxton
Bettencourt Huffman Perry
Birdwell Hughes Powell
Blanco Johnson Schwertner
Buckingham Kolkhorst Seliger
Campbell Lucio Springer
Creighton Menéndez Taylor
Eckhardt Miles West
Gutierrez Nelson Whitmire
Hall Nichols Zaffirini