In memory of Theodore August Swenson Jr. of Bullard.

89(R) SR 257 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 257

In Memory

of

Theodore Swenson Jr.

WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their

memories of Theodore August Swenson Jr. of Bullard, who passed

away on January 19, 2025, at the age of 92; and

WHEREAS, Born in Tyler on December 7, 1932, Ted Swenson was

the son of Theodore and Ella Mae Swenson, and he grew up with the

companionship of his sister, Rubena; after attending schools in

Tyler, he graduated from Kemper Military School in Boonville,

Missouri, and he went on to earn a bachelor's degree from the

University of Houston; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Swenson served in the United States Navy as an

electronics technician aboard the USS
Orion
; he then embarked on

his civilian career as a chemist, eventually working his way up

to management for Dow Chemical in Freeport before retiring in

1990; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Swenson married the former Esther Leigh in

1958, and they became the proud parents of two sons, Stuart and

Danny; following Mrs. Swenson's passing in 1998, Mr. Swenson was

fortunate enough to find love again with Martha Smith, whom he

wed in 2000, and he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to

include six stepchildren, Teresa, Mari, Gina, Michael, David,

and Stephen; he also cherished his two granddaughters, Kaylene

and Cassie, his great-granddaughter, Avery, and a host of

step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; in his leisure

time, he enjoyed spending time with his wife at their cabin in

Lake City, Colorado, as well as playing golf, hunting, fishing,

and traveling; he was a dedicated member of Marvin Methodist

Church, where he served as an usher for two decades, and Emerald

Bay Community Church; and

WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Ted Swenson

leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far

richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured

place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Theodore August

Swenson Jr. and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his

passing; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be

prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns

this day, it do so in memory of Ted Swenson.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 19, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate