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TX SR689
Resolution
Status
6/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Hughes
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AI Summary
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Texas Senate Resolution 689 honors Douglas Mitchel Sapp of Longview, who passed away on March 21, 2025, at age 82
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Sapp worked in newspaper circulation, serving as circulation manager of the Longview News-Journal after working at papers in Florida, Beaumont, and Palestine
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He had a 53-year career as a clown and magician beginning in 1972, starting as Ronald McDonald and later performing as "Happy T. Clown" at community events including the Great Pumpkin Roll, Longview Kite Festival, and Wonderland of Lights in Marshall
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He volunteered with Greater Longview Young Life, Buckner Children and Family Services, Camp Buckner, and was a member of the Judson Lions Club and Fellowship of Christian Magicians
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The resolution directs that an official copy be provided to his family and that the Texas Senate adjourn in his memory; adopted June 1, 2025 by rising vote
Legislative Description
In memory of Douglas Mitchel Sapp of Longview.
Resolutions
Last Action
Reported enrolled
6/1/2025