By: Montford S.R. No. 109 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Ann Whiddon Mann 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-6 of Big Spring in mourning the loss of Ann Whiddon Mann who died 1-7 December 23, 1994, at the age of 57; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Ann Whiddon was born February 13, 1937, in 1-9 Nashville, Tennessee; she was a graduate of Peru State University 1-10 in Nebraska and completed her master's degree in education and her 1-11 doctorate in psychology at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln; 1-12 and 1-13 WHEREAS, Dr. Mann was dedicated to her work at Big Spring 1-14 State Hospital where she served for 17 years as Chief Psychologist 1-15 and for three years as Director of Treatment Services; and 1-16 WHEREAS, An expert in the field of psychosocial programs, 1-17 Dr. Mann served as chairperson of the Statewide Psychosocial 1-18 Committee and instigated the development of a Statewide 1-19 Psychosocial Symposium; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Her contributions to Big Spring State Hospital 1-21 were innumerable, and she devoted her life to its patients and its 1-22 programs; it was due largely to her hard work and persistence that 1-23 Big Spring State Hospital achieved full compliance with federal 2-1 court guidelines and full accreditation over the years; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Remarkably courageous and inspiring, Ann Mann was 2-3 an exemplary woman who fought a longtime battle against grave 2-4 physical infirmities, and her valor in the face of her illness 2-5 touched the lives of many; and 2-6 WHEREAS, In spite of her many difficulties, she consistently 2-7 manifested uncommon concern for others and was sensitive, generous, 2-8 caring, and befriending; and 2-9 WHEREAS, She was strong, honest, and forthright, and she was 2-10 a true friend and confidante to those closest to her and a consoler 2-11 and mentor to her colleagues and her patients; and 2-12 WHEREAS, Ann Mann was intelligent, warmhearted, wise, and 2-13 compassionate, and her life will continue to live on in the hearts 2-14 and minds of all who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it 2-15 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-16 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-17 bereaved family of Ann Whiddon Mann: her husband, W. A. Mann; her 2-18 daughter, Debbie Schroeder; her stepdaughter, Priscilla Mann-Louis; 2-19 and her four grandchildren; and, be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-21 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-22 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-23 in memory of Ann Whiddon Mann. 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 President of the Senate 3-1 I hereby certify that the above 3-2 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-3 on January 30, 1995, by a rising vote. 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 Secretary of the Senate 3-6 ______________________________________ 3-7 Member, Texas Senate