S.C.R. No. 21 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The recent passing of Iva Lee Graham on January 29, 1-2 1993, at the age of 83, has brought a profound loss to the many 1-3 friends and relatives of this beloved woman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native Texan, she was born July 16, 1909, in the 1-5 Nile Community and was the youngest of five children born to Will 1-6 and Lula Clark; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Mrs. Graham was graduated from San Marcos Academy as 1-8 a young woman and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from 1-9 Southwestern University in Georgetown; and 1-10 WHEREAS, In 1931 she was united in marriage to Wesley Graham 1-11 of Thorndale, and the couple enjoyed an exceptionally happy and 1-12 rewarding union until her husband's passing in 1948; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Graham was blessed 1-14 with three fine children, and, later in life, she enjoyed the 1-15 affection of six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and 1-16 WHEREAS, In addition, Mrs. Graham was a talented and 1-17 well-loved educator who began her career as a teacher in the Nile 1-18 country school where she taught for three years before joining the 1-19 Thorndale school system in 1943; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A respected member of the educational community 1-21 there until her retirement in 1978, this admirable woman remained 1-22 with the Thorndale schools for 34 years and served as an elementary 1-23 school principal for the last 20 years of her tenure; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Throughout her remarkable career, Mrs. Graham helped 2-1 to guide generations of students, offering extra assistance when 2-2 needed and taking pride in the accomplishments of each pupil; 2-3 highly regarded by parents and students alike, she earned a special 2-4 place in the hearts of all who were privileged to know her and 2-5 served as an inspiration to her colleagues in the teaching 2-6 profession; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Even in retirement, Mrs. Graham continued to give of 2-8 herself, serving as an active member of Trinity United Methodist 2-9 Church; and 2-10 WHEREAS, Iva Lee Graham was a woman of rare warmth and spirit 2-11 who was dearly loved by her family and many friends; though she 2-12 will be deeply missed, her memory will long endure in the hearts of 2-13 those whose lives she touched during her years on this earth; now, 2-14 therefore, be it 2-15 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas 2-16 hereby pay tribute to the life of Iva Lee Graham and extend sincere 2-17 sympathy to the members of her family: her daughter and 2-18 son-in-law, Bette Lee and Ike Youngblood of Cameron; her sons and 2-19 daughters-in-law, Billy and Joy Graham of Thorndale and Dr. Charles 2-20 Graham and his wife, Nancy, of Elgin; her grandchildren, David and 2-21 Gayle Graham of Elgin, Donna and Calvin Lee of Round Rock, Mary and 2-22 Chris Dyess of Thorndale, Sidney and Kim Youngblood of Temple, John 2-23 Youngblood of Cameron, and Sarah Youngblood of Cameron; her 2-24 great-grandchildren, Tyler and Casey Graham of Elgin and Christin 2-25 and John Clark Dyess of Thorndale; and her three nieces and six 2-26 nephews; and, be it further 2-27 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-1 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 3-2 House of Representatives and the Texas Senate adjourn this day, 3-3 they do so in memory of Iva Lee Graham.