88S40807 KSM-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 51
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Dr. C. Garth Cline of Panola on
August 13, 2023, at the age of 97; and
WHEREAS, The son of Harry and Era Cline, Garth Cline was born
in Center on December 24, 1925; he graduated from Louisiana State
University and went on to obtain a doctor of veterinary medicine
degree from Auburn University; answering his nation's call to duty,
he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cline practiced veterinary medicine in
Shreveport, Louisiana, for many years and concluded his six-decade
working career with the Louisiana State Racing Commission at
Louisiana Downs; following his retirement, he eventually returned
to Texas; he was an active member of Robert A. Tompkins Masonic
Lodge No. 1254 in Waskom, where he served several terms as
Worshipful Master, and he was a longtime Worshipful Patron for the
local chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star; he was also involved
in Marshall Masonic Lodge No. 22 AF & AM; among his many
achievements, he received the 32nd degree in both York and Scottish
Rites; in addition, he was designated a Shriner with the Sharon
temple in Tyler, and he served as district deputy Grand Master of
the Grand Lodge of Texas District 10 for two years; and
WHEREAS, A man of faith, Dr. Cline was a devoted member of
Emmanuel Baptist Church, where he attended Sunday school; during
his retirement years, he enjoyed working on his farm and spending
time with his loved ones; he was also an avid supporter of the
Jacket Nation sports teams of the Elysian Fields Independent School
District; and
WHEREAS, Garth Cline lived a caring and purposeful life
centered around his family and his community, and he will long be
remembered with deep affection by all who knew him; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th
Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dr. C. Garth
Cline and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to
his children, Chuck Cline and his wife, Debra, and Georgia Pounders
and her husband, Mike; to his grandchildren, Gary Cline and his
wife, Liz, Brittany Childs and her husband, Matt, Leslie Thurman
and her husband, Brandon, and Ashley Pounders; to his
great-grandchildren; to his "adopted" son, Randy "RT" Mitchell and
his wife, Melissa; and to his other relatives and many friends; 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 Dr. C. Garth Cline.