SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 72
In Memory
of
Eddie Garner Clement
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Eddie Garner Clement.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2021,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate