By:  Montford                                           S.R. No. 18
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                              Ruby Denney
    1-5        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
    1-6  family and many friends of Ruby Denney in mourning her death on
    1-7  December 20, 1994, at the age of 89; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, She was born in Hunt County and married
    1-9  Birtie "Doc" Denney in 1924 in Lubbock; they enjoyed a happy
   1-10  home life until his death in 1976; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Denney supported
   1-12  her husband in his career and created a loving home for their
   1-13  family; she was a devout Baptist who lived her faith in her daily
   1-14  life, recognizing the many blessings that were bestowed on her;
   1-15  and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Her warmth, helpfulness, and generosity of spirit
   1-17  brought a sense of well-being to those around her; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, A respected and beloved member of her community,
   1-19  Mrs. Denney will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her
   1-20  friends, and her church; she leaves behind a legacy of compassion
   1-21  and commitment that will be cherished by those who knew her; now,
   1-22  therefore, be it
   1-23        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-1  74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere sympathy to the members
    2-2  of her family:  her sons, Ralph Denney and Glenn Denney; her
    2-3  brothers, H. O. Parker, Jr., and Carlos Parker; her sisters,
    2-4  Georgia Barber and Zelma Arthur; and her five grandchildren and
    2-5  12 great-grandchildren; and, be it further
    2-6        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
    2-7  members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
    2-8  the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it
    2-9  do so in memory of Ruby Denney.
   2-10                               ______________________________________
   2-11                                      President of the Senate
   2-12                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-13                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-14                               on January 16, 1995, by a rising vote.
   2-15                               ______________________________________
   2-16                                      Secretary of the Senate
   2-17                               ______________________________________
   2-18                                        Member, Texas Senate