By: Montford S.R. No. 110
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Ina D. Ward
1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
1-6 of Big Spring in mourning the loss of Ina D. Ward who died
1-7 January 16, 1995, at the age of 87; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Born April 25, 1907, in Big Spring, Ina McMurray
1-9 married Cecil Hyden in 1923; he preceded her in death in 1962 and
1-10 she married Frank Ward who died in 1983; and
1-11 WHEREAS, A lifetime resident of Howard County, Ina Ward moved
1-12 to the Luther community in 1923, and she and Mr. Hyden farmed for
1-13 many years; and
1-14 WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, she was respected in the community
1-15 for her many accomplishments and was dedicated to her work as a
1-16 homemaker; and
1-17 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, she
1-18 gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, warmth,
1-19 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and
1-20 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mrs. Ward was a member of
1-21 Anderson Street Church of Christ; and
1-22 WHEREAS, Ina Ward was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
1-23 and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her
2-1 family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-3 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
2-4 bereaved family of Ina D. Ward: her sons, C. H. Hyden, W. M. Hyden,
2-5 J. D. Hyden, and Ross Hyden; her daughters, Ida Dell McElroy and
2-6 Imogene Burroughs; her sisters, Hazel McElreath, Georgia Daniels,
2-7 Inez Spinks, Thelma McMurray, Lorene Wallace, Tiny Roberson, and
2-8 Lena Maxwell; her brothers, Bill McMurray and Henry McMurray; and
2-9 her 28 grandchildren; and, be it further
2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-11 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
2-12 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it
2-13 do so in memory of Ina D. Ward.
2-14 ______________________________________
2-15 President of the Senate
2-16 I hereby certify that the above
2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-18 on January 30, 1995, by a rising vote.
2-19 ______________________________________
2-20 Secretary of the Senate
2-21 ______________________________________
2-22 Member, Texas Senate