SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 53
	In Memory
	of
	Thomas Mulford Diamond
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of El Paso in mourning the loss of Thomas Mulford
	Diamond, who died July 8, 2017, at the age of 94; and
	WHEREAS, Tom Diamond was born on March 28, 1923, in Long
	Beach, California, to Violet and Thomas Diamond; he joined the
	United States Army at the age of 19 and served with distinction in
	the Pacific theater during World War II; he returned to
	California and earned a degree at Stanford University before
	returning to active military service during the Korean War; and
	WHEREAS, After the war, he attended the Baylor University
	School of Law and graduated with honors in 1957; he then moved to
	El Paso, where he worked for a time with the Texas Highway
	Department and as chief of staff for County Judge Woodrow Bean
	before entering the private practice of law; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished legal
	career, he was a tireless advocate for Native American civil
	rights, and he played a major role in helping the Tigua tribe of
	Ysleta del Sur Pueblo receive federal recognition and trust
	status; he also established the Beaverhead Lodge Ranch in the
	Gila Mountains of New Mexico, a working ranch he operated with
	his son, Jack; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Diamond was very active in Democratic Party
	politics for many years and developed relationships with
	President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson; and
	WHEREAS, In retirement, he drew on his impressive
	story-telling abilities and wrote two novels, Rimfire and Apache
	Tears, along with an autobiography, Moon Spell; and
	WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife of 68 years, Carolyn,
	married on January 1, 1949; they raised their son together and were
	blessed with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, He was noted for his brilliant legal mind and for
	his courage, compassion, and humility; he gave generously to
	others, and his wisdom, his commitment to equal justice for all,
	and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
	forgotten by those who were privileged to share in his life; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
	and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
	family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
	condolences to the bereaved family of Thomas Mulford Diamond;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	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 Tom Diamond.
	Rodríguez
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on July 24, 2017, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate