H.R. No. 45 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Mildred Greene Richards on January 1-2 13, 1995, at the age of 89, has brought a great loss to the many 1-3 friends and relatives of this beloved woman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born in Durant, Oklahoma, in Indian Territory, she 1-5 lived for the past 60 years in Fort Worth, where her caring nature 1-6 and compassion for others touched the lives of a great many people; 1-7 and 1-8 WHEREAS, A dedicated homemaker and cherished member of the 1-9 community, she brought joy and happiness into the lives of her 1-10 family, who regarded her as an unfailing source of affection and 1-11 inspiration, and made many friends over the years through her 1-12 involvement in United Methodist Women and the Order of the Eastern 1-13 Star; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Mildred Richards was a warm and spirited woman who 1-15 was dearly loved by her family and many friends; though her 1-16 presence will be deeply missed, her memory will surely live on in 1-17 the hearts of all who were privileged to share her love and 1-18 friendship throughout the years; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Mildred Greene 1-21 Richards and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family; 1-22 to her daughters, Sandra Richards Dear, the wife of our esteemed 1-23 colleague, Representative Homer Dear, and Patricia Richards Miller; 1-24 to her son, R. C. "Dick" Richards, Jr.; and to her six 2-1 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-3 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-4 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-5 Mildred Greene Richards.