TITLE: In memory of Raymond Lee Clymore of Waxahachie.

SUMMARY: In memory of Raymond Lee Clymore of Waxahachie.

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WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may help to comfort those saddened by the passing of Raymond Lee Clymore of Waxahachie on March 12, 2017, at the age of 78; and WHEREAS, The son of Noel Alva and Mary Edith Clymore, Ray Clymore was born in Woodsboro on October 10, 1938, and grew up with the companionship of his brother, Jerry; as a boy, he moved with his family to the Long Beach area in California, where he graduated from high school with the Class of 1957; he went on to marry the former Carol Jean Brewer in 1966, and they became the proud parents of three daughters, Laura, Leslie, and Lindsay; and WHEREAS, In 1982, Mr. Clymore returned to Texas with his family and started his own business; after his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, he served as a devoted caregiver to her until her passing in 2009; fortunate enough to find love again, he married the former Susan Lewis Winn in 2011, and they enjoyed taking trips together, building their dream home, and worshiping with their fellow congregants at Farley Street Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Mr. Clymore was sustained by a deep and abiding faith that allowed him to meet life's challenges with optimism and grace; he was further blessed with a caring family, which eventually grew to include seven grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; he also delighted in the companionship of the members of his breakfast group, the "Romeos"; and WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Ray Clymore will long remember the way he touched their lives with his wisdom, his quick wit, and his kindness and generosity, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Raymond Lee Clymore and extend sincere sympathy to his relatives and 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 Ray Clymore. Wray Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1190 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 13, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House