By: Turner S.R. No. 285 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Virginia Lois Parsons 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 citizens of Thornton, Texas, in mourning the loss of 1-7 Virginia Lois Parsons who died January 21, 1993, at the age of 71; 1-8 and 1-9 WHEREAS, The beloved individual was a devoted wife, mother, 1-10 and friend who leaves behind lasting memories of love and compassion; 1-11 and 1-12 WHEREAS, Her warmth, helpfulness, and generosity of spirit 1-13 endeared her to all those fortunate enough to know her; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The daughter of Vernon and Lois Bates, Mrs. Parsons 1-15 was born on October 16, 1921, and had lived in Thornton all of her 1-16 life and in the house where she was born most of her life; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mrs. Parsons graduated from Thornton High School 1-18 in 1940 and attended the 50th class reunion she helped organize in 1-19 1990; and 1-20 WHEREAS, She married Louis F. "Flew" Parsons on 1-21 November 21, 1941, and the devoted couple owned and operated 1-22 Parson's Grocery and Market for 13 years; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Interested in the welfare and progress of the 2-1 community, they were deeply involved in various civic affairs; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Mrs. Parsons was active in the Thornton 2-3 Parent-Teacher Association and was a member of the Board of Directors 2-4 of the Limestone County Historical Museum; and 2-5 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, she attended Central Baptist 2-6 Church where she served as treasurer of the church for many years; 2-7 and 2-8 WHEREAS, Her wise counsel and good judgment will be greatly 2-9 missed and remembered with gratitude by those who knew her; now, 2-10 therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-12 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family 2-13 of Virginia Lois Parsons: her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and 2-14 Vicky Parsons; and her grandchildren, Yancy Parsons and 2-15 Cinnamon Starr Parsons; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-17 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-18 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-19 do so in memory of Virginia Lois Parsons. 2-20 _____________________________________ 2-21 President of the Senate 2-22 I hereby certify that the 2-23 above Resolution was adopted by 2-24 the Senate on February 22, 1993, 2-25 by a rising vote. 3-1 _____________________________________ 3-2 Secretary of the Senate 3-3 _____________________________________ 3-4 Member, Texas Senate