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