By: Turner S.R. No. 843 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Mattie Grace McWhorter Fannin 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 family and friends of Mattie Grace McWhorter Fannin in mourning 1-7 the loss of this beloved citizen of Madisonville who died on 1-8 March 19, 1993; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Known as Miss Grace by almost everyone, this 1-10 remarkable Texas woman knew all the joys and sorrows of a full 1-11 lifetime of 91 years; and 1-12 WHEREAS, During her lifetime she established a permanent place 1-13 for herself in the hearts of those who knew and worked with her; and 1-14 WHEREAS, She married Arthur Fannin when she was young; they 1-15 had a daughter, Oleta, who died when she was 12 years old, and two 1-16 sons, James and Kenneth; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Both James and Kenneth became physicians, a fact of 1-18 which Miss Grace was immensely proud; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Active in numerous civic endeavors Miss Grace 1-20 was instrumental in getting both the American Legion Hall and 1-21 Madison County Hospital built; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mrs. Fannin was dedicated to 1-23 her belief in God and her commitment to her church; she taught 2-1 Sunday School until she could no longer read because of failing 2-2 eyesight; she made nursing home visits and taught Bible classes to 2-3 patients who were often younger than she was; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Throughout her life, ranching had been important 2-5 to her; she was active in the family flour and feed business; she 2-6 continued ranching well into her retirement; and 2-7 WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, Miss Grace leaves behind 2-8 a legacy of love and compassion; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-10 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to her sons, 2-11 Dr. James Fannin and Dr. Kenneth Fannin; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-13 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-14 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it so 2-15 in memory of Mattie Grace McWhorter Fannin. 2-16 _____________________________________ 2-17 President of the Senate 2-18 I hereby certify that the 2-19 above Resolution was adopted by 2-20 the Senate on May 4, 1993, 2-21 by a rising vote. 2-22 _____________________________________ 2-23 Secretary of the Senate 2-24 _____________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate