SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 30
	In Memory
	of
	Claude Wayne Webb Sr.
	WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
	passing of Claude Wayne Webb Sr. of Mineola on May 30, 2023, at
	the age of 89; and
	WHEREAS, The son of William Carl Lewis and Helen Webb Cook,
	Claude Webb was born on October 4, 1933, and he grew up with the
	companionship of a sister, Pat; he was a member of the varsity
	basketball team at Morgan High School, where he graduated in
	1952; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Webb worked as a truck driver for a supply
	company before taking on a role in management; he went on to
	establish his own business, and under his able leadership, the
	company grew to encompass three stores; he was later offered a
	position as a manufacturer's representative; active in his
	community, he was involved in the Mineola Masonic Lodge and the
	Sharon Shrine temple; he was also a longtime member of the First
	Baptist Church in Mineola, where he volunteered in the nursery; and
	WHEREAS, In 1952, Mr. Webb met the love of his life, the
	former Elva Jo Lewis, and the couple were wed in December 1953;
	they shared a fulfilling marriage that spanned more than six and
	a half decades until Mrs. Webb's passing in 2019; Mr. Webb took
	great pride in their two children, Claude and Loraine, and over
	the years, he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family nine
	grandchildren, Alex, Rebekah, Andrew, Emily, Jessica, Caroline,
	Hondo, Jackson, and Katie, and six great-grandchildren, Hannah,
	Jake, John, Claire, Joseph, and Sophia; and
	WHEREAS, In his leisure hours, Mr. Webb attended his
	grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's numerous sports
	events, and he traveled across Texas as well as out of state to
	watch them play; he also loved NASCAR, golf, and games such as
	dominoes and cards, and he enjoyed visiting Cedar Lake Creek; and
	WHEREAS, Although Claude Webb is greatly missed, this
	beloved man has left his family and friends with many cherished
	memories, and he will forever hold a special place in their
	hearts; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
	of Claude Wayne Webb Sr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to his
	family and many friends; 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 Claude Webb.
	Hughes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on October 19, 2023, by
		a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate