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The Legacy of Mayor Clemmons
By Pastor John Carroll | September 22, 2007
Who is the only member of Christ Church who is a veteran of WW II? Here’s a clue, this person served in the US Coast Guard. Many of you who are members or regular attendees of Christ Church know the answer is Mrs. Robbie Jones.
Robbie grew up in Spur, TX which is about 70 miles east of Lubbock in Dickens County. This summer Robbie’s four children gave her a special gift. They picked her up at her home in Katy and the five of them drove to Spur for a trip down memory lane. While there they visited the city hall. The clerk let them see the records that showed a “resolution of respect” to Robbie’s father, Sam T. Clemmons, who was mayor of Spur from April 15, 1921 until his death on June 26, 1923. Robbie never knew her father as he died less than 5 months before she was born.
The resolution is worth reading. It is not only a commentary on the life of a fine man but also a reminder of how far our culture has strayed from our godly heritage. Can you imagine a city council publishing a statement like this today?
Whereas, on June 26, 1923, the Supreme Ruler of the Universe called from this field of labor our late brother and fellow official, Mayor Sam T. Clemmons, now therefore be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Spur, Texas:
That while we bow in humble submission to the fiat of the Supreme Judge of us all, we his associates recognize his loss with feelings of regret and sorrow, and keenly feel the absence of his counsel and advice.
That we recognized in Mayor Clemmons the elements of an honorable official; he was noble and generous of mind, an efficient officer, and an exemplary citizen.
That we extend to the devoted wife, in this her sad bereavement, and to the children coming under the shadow of their first great loss, our sincere sympathy. Time alone, and faith in “Him who doeth all things well” can assuage their grief.
That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of our deceased brother and that a page of the minutes of the Board of commissioners of the city of Spur be set aside as a memorial page and these resolutions by entered therein.
Passed July 6, 1923. Attest: EJ Cowan (City secretary), Ned Hogan, JB Richbourg, Board of Commissioners, City of Spur, Texas.
In the photo you see Robbie with her children viewing minutes of the Board of Commissioners in Spur. They are (left to right): David, Polly, Robbie, Janie and Murray. While Robbie is glad to tell of her service to our nation and her wonderful marriage to her late husband, perhaps her biggest achievement in life is having raised four wonderful children who know how to honor their mother. Their example is priceless. Sam Clemmons would be proud of his daughter and his grandchildren. His legacy goes on.
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