Bill Text: TX HR2040 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Clifton J. Cobb Jr. of Houston.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-19 - Reported enrolled [HR2040 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR2040-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 2040 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and | ||
| meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends | ||
| of Clifton J. Cobb Jr. of Houston, who passed away on May 1, 2023, at | ||
| the age of 78; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Cliff Cobb was born in Harlingen to Jessie B. Martin | ||
| and Sir Clifton Cobb Sr. on July 17, 1944; as a child, he moved with | ||
| his mother to Taylor, where he grew up with his grandmother and | ||
| extended family; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A 1962 graduate of Price High School, Mr. Cobb | ||
| continued his education at Texas Southern University, earning a | ||
| degree in finance in 1966; after living in New York City for a time, | ||
| he returned to Texas and enjoyed a successful career with Tenneco | ||
| Oil Company that spanned 25 years; he also joined a human resources | ||
| independent contract company; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Cobb drew strength from | ||
| the rewarding marriage that he shared with his wife, Deanna | ||
| Perdue-Cobb; he was the father of five children, Darryl, Corey, | ||
| Cristi, Robin, and the late Ronald B. Cobb, and his family | ||
| eventually grew to include 10 grandchildren and 4 | ||
| great-grandchildren; an aficionado of wine and cigars, Mr. Cobb | ||
| also enjoyed sports, fishing, and barbecuing; and | ||
| WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Cliff Cobb | ||
| 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 House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Clifton J. Cobb 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 House of | ||
| Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Cliff Cobb. | ||
| Dutton | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 2040 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
| rising vote of the House on May 18, 2023. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
