TITLE: In memory of Stuart Samuel Klein.

SUMMARY: In memory of Stuart Samuel Klein.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Stuart Samuel Klein, who died May 2, 2021, at the age of 88; and WHEREAS, Stuart Klein was born on August 25, 1932, in Chicago; he grew up in the Rio Grande Valley and graduated from McAllen High School in 1950 before serving the nation in the United States Army; and WHEREAS, He returned to Texas after his military service and earned a degree from Pan American University; a passionate and talented artist from a young age, he was a skilled cartoonist and painter and was known for his captivating depictions of the Old West; in 1960, he opened S. Klein Galleries, a successful art studio and frame shop in McAllen; and WHEREAS, He married the love of his life, Sylvia Gayle Sachs, on July 4, 1965, and they enjoyed 55 years of marriage together; they were blessed with three daughters, Alysa, Denise, and Marina, and eight grandchildren, who were a source of much pride and joy for him; and WHEREAS, He was active in a range of civic and community organizations, including the McAllen Jaycees, the B'nai B'rith Lodge, and the Temple Emanuel board of directors; he was in much demand as a lecturer and speaker and was renowned for his expertise on Jewish history and the history of South Texas; and WHEREAS, A man of kindness and wit, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by his family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Stuart Samuel Klein; 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 Stuart Klein. Hinojosa Alvarado Hancock Paxton Bettencourt Huffman Perry Birdwell Hughes Powell Blanco Johnson Schwertner Buckingham Kolkhorst Seliger Campbell Lucio Springer Creighton Men ndez Taylor Eckhardt Miles West Gutierrez Nelson Whitmire Hall Nichols Zaffirini Patrick, President of the Senate President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 20, 2021, by a rising vote.