By:  Montford                                           S.R. No. 15
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                              Ruth Strain
    1-5        WHEREAS, The City of Lubbock mourned the passing of one of
    1-6  its most beloved residents, Ruth Strain, who died December 31, 1994,
    1-7  at the age of 76; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, A resident of the city for 44 years, Mrs. Strain
    1-9  was well known for her notable contributions to others through her
   1-10  dedication to her church and her community; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, Ruth was born in Floyd County on December 3, 1918,
   1-12  and moved to Lubbock from Big Spring in 1950; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, she married C. B. Strain
   1-14  on September 15, 1945, and was committed to providing a loving home
   1-15  for her family; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Mrs. Strain was a piano teacher for over 35 years
   1-17  and instilled in her pupils an appreciation for music; she will be
   1-18  remembered with affection by the students who benefitted from her
   1-19  instruction as well as her interest in their development; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Ruth Strain was an active member
   1-21  of the First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for more
   1-22  than 35 years; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, She leaves behind a legacy of compassion and
    2-1  commitment that will live on in the memories of all those who knew
    2-2  and loved her; now, therefore, be it
    2-3        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-4  74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family
    2-5  of Ruth Strain:  her daughters, Ann Strain and Celia Strain Bangle;
    2-6  her son, Bob Strain; her brother, Howell Merrick; and her sisters,
    2-7  Ura Rithmayer, Imagene Grant, and Edna Teates; and, be it further
    2-8        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
    2-9  members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
   2-10  Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
   2-11  in memory of Ruth Strain.
   2-12                               ______________________________________
   2-13                                      President of the Senate
   2-14                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-15                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-16                               on January 16, 1995, by a rising vote.
   2-17                               ______________________________________
   2-18                                      Secretary of the Senate
   2-19                               ______________________________________
   2-20                                        Member, Texas Senate