Bill Text: TX SR53 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 4th Special Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: In memory of Robert E. Van Cleave.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-11-30 - Reported enrolled [SR53 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-SR53-Introduced.html

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88S40805 JRI-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 53

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Robert E. Van Cleave of Tyler, who passed away on August 21,
2023, at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, The son of Robert and Louise Van Cleave, Bob Van
Cleave was born in Southeast Texas on May 7, 1930, and he grew up in
Mission with the companionship of two brothers, Horace and James;
his deep appreciation for nature and the outdoors prompted him to
enroll at Utah State Agricultural College; after earning his degree
and serving in the military during the Korean War, he embarked on a
rewarding career with the Texas Game and Fish Commission, which
later became the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; he eventually
retired from TPWD in 1993; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Van Cleave shared a fulfilling marriage with his
wife, Loretta, that spanned more than five decades before her
passing in 2010; he was the devoted father of four children, Tamra,
Robert, Luke, and Karen, and with the passing years, he had the
privilege of watching his family grow to include nine
grandchildren, Amy, Matthew, Braxton, Bailey, Cameron, Timothy,
Christian, Caroline, and Caleb, and five great-grandchildren,
Isabella, Alexander, Sophia, Olivia, and Zoe; a man of strong
faith, he and Mrs. Van Cleave were founding members of Grace
Community Church in Tyler; in his leisure time, he enjoyed
attending home Bible studies and spending time with friends and
family; and
WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Bob Van Cleave
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 88th Texas Legislature, 4th
Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert E. Van
Cleave 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 Bob Van Cleave.