GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

S	1 

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 958*

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Sponsors: Senator Seymour.

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Referred to:  Passed 1st Reading; Calendar for 6/10/91.

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June 5, 1991

A JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF CLYDE ALLISON SHREVE, SR., FORMER MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Whereas, Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr., son of James and Bessie Lester Shreve, was born on June 25, 1908, in Rockingham County; and
Whereas, Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr. graduated from Bethany High School in Rockingham County in 1927, the University of North Carolina in 1931, and the Woodrow Wilson College of Law in Atlanta in 1935; and
Whereas, Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr. possessed extraordinary oratorical skills; and
Whereas, Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr. practiced law for a span of more than five decades; and
Whereas, Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr. kept a law office in Greensboro and a law office in Stokesdale, often working in Greensboro all day, and then seeing clients in Stokesdale late into the evening; and
Whereas, Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr. rendered distinguished service to North Carolina, as a member of the House of Representatives, serving in the 1943, 1947, 1949, 1951, 1955, and 1957 General Assemblies; and
Whereas, Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr. helped to shape much of the legislation of the 1940s and 1950s; and
Whereas, Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr. never sought higher office, but gladly gave his time, energy, and influence to help others in whose talents and leadership abilities he had much faith; and
Whereas, Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr. was a member of the State Board of Civil Air Patrol and the North Carolina Farm Bureau; and
Whereas, Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr. worked for the betterment of his community, as a member of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, the Sertoma Club, the Baptist Church, and as a member of numerous fraternal organizations including Stokesdale Lodge No. 428, A.F. & A.M. and Summerfield Council No. 174; and
Whereas, Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr. was also a member of several professional organizations including the Greensboro Bar Association and the American Bar Association; and
Whereas, Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr.'s greatest passions were his family and his law practice; and
Whereas, Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr. loved all people, regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances, and often helped them through times of trouble and stress; and
Whereas, Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr. died on March 15, 1991; and
Whereas, Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr. will be remembered by those who knew him as a man who not only gave good advice but practiced what he preached; and
Whereas, Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr. is survived by his wife, Ruth Marie Doggett Shreve, his son Clyde Allison Shreve, Jr., and his daughter, Donna Ruth Shreve;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
Section 1.  The General Assembly wishes to express its high regard for the life and service rendered by Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr., former member of the General Assembly, and mourns the loss of one of North Carolina's most distinguished citizens.
Sec. 2.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Clyde Allison Shreve, Sr.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.