TITLE: In memory of Paul Eugene Green of Austin.

SUMMARY: In memory of Paul Eugene Green of Austin.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Paul Eugene Green, who died May 8, 2011, at the age of 89; and WHEREAS, Paul Green was born May 7, 1922, in Tracy, Texas; he moved to Austin when he was 15 years old and graduated from Austin High School in 1940; he worked at Checker Front Grocery Store and the Majestic Beauty Salon before joining the United States Navy in October of 1942; and WHEREAS, After his military service, he returned to work at the Majestic Beauty Salon; on February 16, 1946, he married his childhood sweetheart, Gladys Rinn, and they enjoyed a loving marriage for almost 50 years; he worked as a hairdresser for 70 years, and he owned and operated Paul's Beauty Salon since 1951; and WHEREAS, Paul Green was renowned for his zest for life, and he was active in numerous organizations, including the Genesis Presbyterian Church and choir, the Friendship Club, the Govalle "Gang," the Garden Club of Austin, the Scandinavian Club, the USS Franks Reunion Crew, the YMCA of Austin, and local, state, and national hairdressers' associations; and WHEREAS, Paul Green was an admired and respected member of his community; he truly cared for others, and he was certainly loved in return; he was a devoted father and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Paul Eugene Green: his four children, his nine grandchildren, and his five great-grandchildren; 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 Paul Eugene Green. Watson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 20, 2011, by a rising vote.