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