By: Montford S.R. No. 461 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Shay Deering 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 citizens of Lubbock in mourning the untimely loss of Shay Deering 1-7 who died March 1, 1993, at the age of 19; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Lubbock, Shay was a graduate 1-9 of Monterey High School and a freshman at Texas Tech University; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Shay was a talented and popular student who was 1-11 beloved by her classmates in high school and in college; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A young woman of integrity, strength, and 1-13 generosity, Shay Deering gave unselfishly of her time to others; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Shay was intelligent and warmhearted and will long 1-15 be remembered for her engaging personality, her wisdom, and her 1-16 sense of humor; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Shay Deering was devoted to her parents, sisters, 1-18 and brother, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured 1-19 forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-21 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 1-22 family of Shay Deering: her mother and stepfather, Eleanor and 1-23 Bill Porter; her father and stepmother, Dennis and Stephanie Deering; 2-1 her brother, Jarrett Porter; her sisters, Shawna Deering and 2-2 Ryan Deering; and her grandparents, Alton and Jo Ann Griffin and 2-3 Harold and Grace Deering; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-5 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-6 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 2-7 so in memory of Shay Deering. 2-8 _____________________________________ 2-9 President of the Senate 2-10 I hereby certify that the 2-11 above Resolution was adopted by 2-12 the Senate on March 22, 1993, 2-13 by a rising vote. 2-14 _____________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 _____________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate