TITLE: In memory of former Mount Pleasant mayor William Clark Chambers.

SUMMARY: In memory of former Mount Pleasant mayor William Clark Chambers.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The citizens of Mount Pleasant lost an admired civic leader with the passing of former mayor William Clark Chambers on August 16, 2014, at the age of 75; and WHEREAS, The son of Ewing and Josephine Harlow Chambers, Bill Chambers was born in Jasonville, Indiana, on September 9, 1938; though he began his life in Indiana, he later moved to North Texas and made the city of Mount Pleasant his home; there, he owned his own business, Chambers Pharmacy, and cofounded American National Bank of Mount Pleasant; and WHEREAS, Mr. Chambers began his career in public service in 1972, when he was elected to the Mount Pleasant Independent School District Board of Trustees, which he served on for a total of nine years; he subsequently ran for mayor and won, ousting an incumbent in 1995; during his tenure in office, he was instrumental in the construction of Heritage Park, a 60-acre recreation facility featuring a pavilion, sports fields, and fishing piers; and WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Chambers enjoyed the support of a loving family that included his wife, Rosalie, his two sons, William and Tim, his daughter, Melissa, and his six grandchildren; he was also sustained by his faith, and he was a valued member of the First Baptist Church of Mount Pleasant; and WHEREAS, Bill Chambers built a life that was rich in family, friends, and accomplishments, and he will long be fondly remembered by all those who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of William Clark Chambers and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Rosalie Chambers; to his sons and daughters-in-law, William and Cathy Chambers and Tim and Veronica Chambers; to his daughter, Melissa Whitehead; to his grandchildren, David, Anthony, and Michael Chambers, Krystin and Blayne Henke, and Madison Whitehead; to his brother, Gene Chambers; and to his other relatives 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of William Clark Chambers. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 420 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on February 19, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House