SR478 - In memory of Carlton Carl.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 478       In Memory   of   Carlton Carl            WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and   commemorates the life of Carlton Carl, who died March 25, 2025,   at the age of 79; and          WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen and Native Texan, Carlton   Carl was born in Houston on September 20, 1945; he developed a   passion for journalism and a lifelong friendship with the famed   writer Molly Ivins from a young age, and he attended Columbia   University, where he earned a bachelor's degree and also a   master's degree from its prestigious journalism school; and          WHEREAS, Carlton embarked on a career in politics as an   intern in the Texas Legislature, and he went on to become the   press secretary for Governor Preston Smith and to run political   campaigns for such Texas legends as Price Daniel Jr., Bob   Bullock, and Ann Richards; and          WHEREAS, In 1983, he moved to Washington, D.C., to serve as   press secretary for United States House Representative John   Bryant of the Dallas area, and he later became a formidable   lobbyist and champion for consumers' and workers' rights during   his tenure as vice president of communications, policy, and   strategy with the Association of Trial Lawyers of America; and          WHEREAS, Carlton returned to his home state after   purchasing many parcels of land comprising the small town of   Martindale in the early 2000s; with the help of friends, family,   area residents, and numerous craftspeople, he achieved his   vision of revitalizing the town into a charming home for many   local businesses and friendly neighbors; while managing his   community real estate venture, he also returned to the journalism   profession and served for two years as chief executive officer   and publisher of the Texas Observer before transitioning to serve   on the board of the magazine's parent organization and as a   proofreader, a role which he fulfilled until his passing; and          WHEREAS, Carlton was a passionate advocate, a generous   philanthropist, and a voracious reader and history enthusiast   who cherished time spent with his friends and family, and he   found great reward in supporting them in their many interests and   pursuits; and          WHEREAS, A treasured Texan and an esteemed journalist,   Carlton inspired countless individuals through his tireless   commitment to his activism and his community, and he will long be   remembered with admiration and appreciation by all who were   privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved   family of Carlton Carl; 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 Carlton Carl.     Eckhardt                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate