TITLE: In memory of Lee Len Clardy of Suwanee, Georgia.

SUMMARY: In memory of Lee Len Clardy of Suwanee, Georgia.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their memories of Lee Len Clardy of Suwanee, Georgia, who died on February 14, 2013, at the age of 95; and WHEREAS, Lee Clardy was born in Zephyr, Texas, on December 9, 1917, to Ernest and Beulah Clardy, and he grew up in nearby Brownwood, where he was admired for his leadership abilities and his skill at sports and singing; after attending John Tarleton College, he earned his bachelor's degree at The University of Texas and subsequently returned to Tarleton to take a position as dean of men; and WHEREAS, Mr. Clardy answered his nation's call to duty during World War II and joined the U.S. Navy; serving as a gunnery officer on the USS Arkansas,he saw action in three of the most important invasions of the war, in Normandy and on the islands of Okinawa and Iwo Jima; and WHEREAS, Following his military service, Mr. Clardy embarked on a career in human resources with his employment by the P. H. Glatfelter Company in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania; returning to Texas, he went to work for the Champion Paper Company in Houston until he was transferred to Dunwoody, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, in 1970; and WHEREAS, Mr. Clardy was active in his community and was a valued member of the Dunwoody United Methodist Church and the Rose Society; he remained proud of his service to his country, and he often dressed in his Navy uniform to share his experiences at school assemblies; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Clardy enjoyed the love and support of his wife, the former Julia Barnes from Brownwood, with whom he shared 64 rewarding years; he also took great pride in their children, Alan and Janet; and WHEREAS, Devoted to his family and his faith, Lee Clardy was an optimistic and outgoing man who delighted in sharing his robust sense of humor, and the generosity with which he lived his life will forever inspire all who had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Lee Len Clardy and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his son, Alan Clardy, and his wife, Allison; to his daughter, Janet Clardy Hellman, and her husband, Jon; to his grandchildren, Glenn, Alexis, Eric, Greg, and Julia; and to his other 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 Lee Len Clardy. Clardy Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 66 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on June 21, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House