TITLE: In memory of Carl Glen Newstrom.

SUMMARY: In memory of Carl Glen Newstrom.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Carl Glen Newstrom, who died January 7, 2021, at the age of 59; and WHEREAS, Carl Newstrom was born September 30, 1961, in Elgin; he learned the value of hard work at a young age by working on area farms, and he graduated from Elgin High School in 1980; he was a lifelong resident of Elgin and took great pride in serving his community; and WHEREAS, He enjoyed a productive 30-year career in state service with the Texas Department of Public Safety; he was also a longtime member of the Elgin Volunteer Fire Department, where he held numerous leadership positions; he served as the department's board member, vice president, and president, and in 2001, he was named Fireman of the Year; he was a well-known community figure and was elected to serve three terms on the Bastrop-Travis Counties Emergency Services District Number 1 Board; and WHEREAS, He married the love of his life, Eileen, in 1986, and they enjoyed 34 years of marriage together; they were blessed with two daughters, Amanda Brooke Sanchez and Ashley Paige DeWitt, and his grandsons, Kyle and Oakley, were a source of much pride and joy for him; and WHEREAS, A man of courage, kindness, and generosity, he gave unselfishly to others; he was noted for his love of the outdoors, his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest, and his commitment to public service; and WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 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 Carl Glen Newstrom; 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 Carl Newstrom. Eckhardt President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 9, 2021, by a rising vote.