89R13456 AMB-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 257
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of Theodore August Swenson Jr. of Bullard, who passed away
on January 19, 2025, at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, Born in Tyler on December 7, 1932, Ted Swenson was
the son of Theodore and Ella Mae Swenson, and he grew up with the
companionship of his sister, Rubena; after attending schools in
Tyler, he graduated from Kemper Military School in Boonville,
Missouri, and he went on to earn a bachelor's degree from the
University of Houston; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Swenson served in the United States Navy as an
electronics technician aboard the USS Orion; he then embarked on
his civilian career as a chemist, eventually working his way up to
management for Dow Chemical in Freeport before retiring in 1990;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Swenson married the former Esther Leigh in 1958,
and they became the proud parents of two sons, Stuart and Danny;
following Mrs. Swenson's passing in 1998, Mr. Swenson was
fortunate enough to find love again with Martha Smith, whom he wed
in 2000, and he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to
include six stepchildren, Teresa, Mari, Gina, Michael, David, and
Stephen; he also cherished his two granddaughters, Kaylene and
Cassie, his great-granddaughter, Avery, and a host of
step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; in his leisure
time, he enjoyed spending time with his wife at their cabin in Lake
City, Colorado, as well as playing golf, hunting, fishing, and
traveling; he was a dedicated member of Marvin Methodist Church,
where he served as an usher for two decades, and Emerald Bay
Community Church; and
WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Ted Swenson
leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far
richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured
place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Theodore August Swenson Jr. 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 Ted Swenson.