By: Armbrister S.R. No. 307 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Jewell Heard Whitlow 1-5 WHEREAS, The death of well-known community leader 1-6 Jewell Heard Whitlow of Refugio, Texas, on February 15, 1993, was 1-7 deeply mourned by the residents of the city; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The beloved individual was a devoted wife, mother, 1-9 and friend who leaves behind lasting memories of love and compassion; 1-10 and 1-11 WHEREAS, Her warmth, helpfulness, and generosity of spirit 1-12 endeared her to all those fortunate enough to know her; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A native of Refugio, Mrs. Whitlow was the daughter 1-14 of Thomas and Josephine Lacoste Heard, and she was actively involved 1-15 in the business and civic life of the community throughout her life; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, After attending Our Lady of the Lake College and 1-18 Texas A&I University, she married Douglas A. Whitlow in 1947; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A highly respected and successful businesswoman, 1-20 she was the retired owner and manager of Heard and Heard Trucking 1-21 Company and a rancher; and 1-22 WHEREAS, In devoting much of her time to the betterment of 1-23 her community, the esteemed lady achieved recognition in her work 2-1 with the Schoenstatt Movement in South Texas; and 2-2 WHEREAS, A devout Catholic, Mrs. Whitlow was a member of 2-3 Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church where she was a liturgical 2-4 minister and served with the Altar Society; she also founded the 2-5 Girl Scouts in her parish and established a day care center; and 2-6 WHEREAS, She leaves a legacy of compassion and commitment 2-7 that will remain cherished by those who lived and worked with her; 2-8 now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-10 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family 2-11 members of Jewell Heard Whitlow: her daughters, Jonette Childs 2-12 and Julie Pond; her sons, Joel, James, Jack, Jerry, and Jeff Whitlow; 2-13 and her 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and, be it 2-14 further 2-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-16 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-17 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, 2-18 it do so in memory of Jewell Heard Whitlow. 2-19 _____________________________________ 2-20 President of the Senate 2-21 I hereby certify that the 2-22 above Resolution was adopted by 2-23 the Senate on February 24, 1993, 2-24 by a rising vote. 2-25 _____________________________________ 3-1 Secretary of the Senate 3-2 _____________________________________ 3-3 Member, Texas Senate