SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Grover Wist Trytten in honor of the grand occasion of
his 100th birthday; and
WHEREAS, A native of Decorah, Iowa, Grover Trytten was born
on July 15, 1921, and he moved with his family to Ann Arbor,
Michigan, as a young boy; in 1939, he earned his diploma from the
Laboratory School at the University of Michigan, where his father
served as principal; and
WHEREAS, Grover enlisted in the United States Army on
August 8, 1942; he earned the rank of second lieutenant during
officer training and was assigned to the Ordnance Department; he
was deployed to Braintree Airfield near London and helped to
provide vital supplies and support for the 646th Bombardment
Squadron; his unit's outstanding abilities helped ensure victory
for the Allies in pivotal battles, including the Battle of the
Bulge, and his unit was honored with the American Presidential
Citation Award; in 2014, the French government awarded Grover the
Legion of Honour; and
WHEREAS, After the war, Grover pursued a doctoral degree in
botany at Michigan State University; he contributed to many
notable technological advancements during a long and rewarding
career in engineering research that included pioneering projects
for the United States Department of Defense and the automotive
industry; he joined Texas Instruments in 1978 and worked for the
company in Houston and Plano before retiring in 1989; and
WHEREAS, Grover shared many years of marriage with his
beloved wife, the late Lola Sanders Trytten; they were blessed
with a daughter, Lynn Carol Trytten, and his three grandsons and
nine great-grandchildren are a source of great pride and joy for
him; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished veteran currently resides in
Georgetown, where he is a treasured member of his Sun City
community; his recent 100th birthday is an important milestone,
and this special occasion was indeed a fitting time for his
friends and loved ones to express their admiration and affection;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend to Grover Wist
Trytten congratulations on his 100th birthday and best wishes for
the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in his
honor.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 2, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate