By: Montford S.R. No. 229 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Melba Maxey 1-5 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate joins the citizens of Lubbock 1-6 in mourning the loss of Melba Maxey who died January 26, 1995, 1-7 at the age of 83; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born June 14, 1911, in Roscoe, Melba Maxey 1-9 graduated from Lubbock High School and Texas Tech University; 1-10 she married Homer G. Maxey on June 21, 1932; and 1-11 WHEREAS, She was dedicated to her work as a homemaker 1-12 and was respected for her many accomplishments; and 1-13 WHEREAS, An exemplary lady and a leader in her community, 1-14 Mrs. Maxey was a charter member of the Junior League of Lubbock 1-15 and the Lubbock Women's Club and a member of the Lubbock Junior 1-16 Garden Club; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 1-18 she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, 1-19 warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 1-20 knew her; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mrs. Maxey was a member of 1-22 the First United Methodist Church; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Melba Maxey was a devoted wife, mother, and 2-1 grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be 2-2 treasured forever by her family and many friends; now, 2-3 therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-6 bereaved family of Melba Maxey: her daughters, Carla McNeill 2-7 and Glenna Goodacre; and her seven grandchildren and five 2-8 great-grandchildren; and, be it 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 2-12 day, it do so in memory of Melba Maxey. 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 February 16, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate