By:  Montford                                           S.R. No. 13
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                         Frances Pope Vickers
    1-5        WHEREAS, The citizens of Lubbock mourned the passing of one
    1-6  of their most esteemed residents, Frances Pope Vickers, who died
    1-7  December 26, 1994, at the age of 76; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Mrs. Vickers was a dedicated wife, mother, and
    1-9  friend who leaves behind lasting memories of love and compassion;
   1-10  and
   1-11        WHEREAS, A native of Dallas, Frances was born on
   1-12  October 23, 1918, and received a degree in journalism from
   1-13  The University of Texas; she married John E. Vickers in Austin on
   1-14  December 26, 1941, and the devoted couple was blessed with a long
   1-15  and fruitful life together until his death on March 14, 1979; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Mrs. Vickers moved with her family to Lubbock from
   1-17  Dallas in 1945 where she became involved in a family-owned
   1-18  construction business; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, She shared her time and talents with her community
   1-20  as a member of the Lubbock Junior League; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, A devout Christian who lived her faith in her daily
   1-22  life, Mrs. Vickers was a member of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church;
   1-23  and
    2-1        WHEREAS, The beloved individual's warmth, helpfulness, and
    2-2  generosity of spirit endeared her to all those who knew her and
    2-3  valued her friendship; now, therefore, be it
    2-4        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-5  74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family
    2-6  of Frances Pope Vickers:  her sons, Alexander Pope Vickers and
    2-7  John E. Vickers III; and her two grandchildren; and, be it
    2-8  further
    2-9        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-10  the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy
   2-11  from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day,
   2-12  it do so in memory of Frances Pope Vickers.
   2-13                               ______________________________________
   2-14                                       President of the Senate
   2-15                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-16                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-17                               on January 16, 1995, by a rising vote.
   2-18                               ______________________________________
   2-19                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-20                               ______________________________________
   2-21                                         Member, Texas Senate