SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 51
In Memory
of
C. Garth Cline
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 State of Texas, 88th
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.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on November 30, 2023,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate