SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 62
	In Memory
	of
	Charles Clayton Wilson
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Charles "Bud"
	Clayton Wilson, who died December 23, 2012, at the age of 86; and
	WHEREAS, A fourth-generation Texan, Mr. Wilson was born
	October 24, 1926, in a home built by his grandfather, William G.
	Ellis, Sr., a venerable civic leader; Mr. Wilson would later
	follow in his family's footsteps and become a dedicated community
	servant; and
	WHEREAS, As a young man, he attended Polytechnic High
	School in Fort Worth; shortly after graduation, he joined the
	United States Merchant Marine and saw combat in both the European
	and Pacific theaters in World War II; after his valiant service,
	he returned to his hometown and resumed work for the Texas &
	Pacific Railroad, where he remained until his retirement; and
	WHEREAS, While stationmaster for the railway, Mr. Wilson
	claimed the distinction of having flagged out the final Missouri
	Pacific passenger train from Fort Worth; his devotion to the
	railroad continued later in Retired Railroader Association
	monthly breakfast meetings; Mr. Wilson was also a proponent of
	veterans rights and a member of the Just Compensation Committee,
	an organization founded to protect the benefits of combat
	Merchant Marines; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Wilson, who passed away in the house in which
	he was born, shared 62 years of wedded bliss with Ova May Davis
	Wilson, and the couple raised two children; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage and strength, Mr. Wilson gave
	generously to others, and he will long be remembered for his
	warmth, wisdom, and wise counsel; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
	83rd Legislature, hereby extend condolences to the family of
	Charles "Bud" Clayton Wilson; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
	from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
	day, it do so in memory of Charles Wilson.
	Davis
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on January 28, 2013, by
		a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate