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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life has drawn to a close with |
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the passing of Charles Loyd Graham of Normangee on May 6, 2017, at |
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the age of 74; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Houston on September 19, 1942, Mr. Graham |
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was the son of George Graham and Mattie Ruth Graham; he served in |
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the United States Navy from 1960 to 1963, and following his |
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honorable discharge from the armed forces, he joined the Texas |
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Department of Public Safety; held in high regard by his colleagues |
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in the department, he rose through the ranks to become chief of the |
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Traffic Law Enforcement Division in 2000; an inspiring leader, he |
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set high standards for his troopers and helped them surpass their |
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own expectations for achievement; many of those who worked under |
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him advanced in positions of responsibility; he retired in 2002, |
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concluding a distinguished career of nearly four decades; and |
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WHEREAS, Charles Graham married Clara Lynette "Penny" |
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Broderhausen on March 12, 1966, and they shared a rewarding |
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marriage of nearly 50 years before her passing in 2015; the couple |
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became the proud parents of two sons, Robert and Scott, and |
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Mr. Graham knew the joy of welcoming into his family four |
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grandchildren, John, Katelynn, Haley, and Aubrey; and |
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WHEREAS, Active in his church and his community, this |
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esteemed Texan maintained dual membership in two Masonic lodges, |
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Rogers Prairie No. 540 and DeWitt Clinton No. 29; he was always |
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willing to help others, and he frequently put his abilities as a |
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carpenter and cook at the service of friends and family; from his |
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earliest years, he loved the outdoors, and he enjoyed fishing, |
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hunting, and spending time at his farm; and |
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WHEREAS, Charles Graham brought to all his endeavors not only |
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great skill but also the highest standards and an unfailing |
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generosity of spirit, and those who were privileged to share in his |
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love and affection will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Charles Loyd Graham |
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and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Charles |
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Loyd Graham. |