By: Turner S.R. No. 385 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Anna B. Dempsey 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 citizens of Frankston, Texas, in mourning the loss of 1-7 Anna B. Dempsey who died January 12, 1993; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The daughter of Grant A. and Bessie Hill Turner, 1-9 Anna was born on June 4, 1932, in Charleston, West Virginia, and 1-10 married Jack Dempsey on December 24, 1950; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Dempsey inspired 1-12 the affection, confidence, and loyalty of all those around her; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, Her varied and notable contributions to the 1-15 community enhanced the lives of others; and 1-16 WHEREAS, She took an interest in the welfare and progress 1-17 of the residents of the area through her work as a member of the 1-18 Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and as secretary of the 1-19 Lakeview Parent-Teacher Association and the Lakeview Volunteer 1-20 Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A loyal friend and companion, Anna was known for 1-22 her warmth, generosity, and courtesy; and 1-23 WHEREAS, She was a dedicated and diligent worker who was 2-1 employed for over 12 years with The Frankston Citizen before 2-2 her retirement; and 2-3 WHEREAS, A devout Christian who lived her faith in her 2-4 daily life, Mrs. Dempsey was a member of the United Methodist 2-5 Church of Frankston; and 2-6 WHEREAS, The esteemed individual leaves a legacy of love 2-7 and compassion that will live in the memories of all who were 2-8 privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-10 73rd Legislature, hereby express sincere condolences to the 2-11 family of Anna B. Dempsey: her husband, Jack; her sons and 2-12 daughters-in-law, Steve and Judy Dempsey and Craig and 2-13 Darlene Dempsey; her daughters and sons-in-law, Niki and 2-14 Mark Harris, Tami and John Brawner, and Vone Dempsey; her 2-15 brothers, Davey Turner and Grant Turner; her sister, 2-16 Emma McClure; and her seven grandchildren and five 2-17 stepgrandchildren; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-19 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-20 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 2-21 day, it do so in memory of Anna B. Dempsey. 2-22 _____________________________________ 2-23 President of the Senate 2-24 I hereby certify that the 2-25 above Resolution was adopted by 3-1 the Senate on March 9, 1993, 3-2 by a rising vote. 3-3 _____________________________________ 3-4 Secretary of the Senate 3-5 _____________________________________ 3-6 Member, Texas Senate