By: Turner S.R. No. 240 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Fannie Belle Grant Isbell 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of Texas joins the citizens of Bryan and 1-6 Navasota in mourning the loss of Fannie Belle Grant Isbell who died 1-7 January 9, 1995, at the age of 102; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born October 2, 1892, in Riesel, Fannie Belle Grant 1-9 married Clinton A. Isbell; she lived in Navasota for 45 years before 1-10 moving to Bryan in 1987; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Mrs. Isbell was dedicated to her work as a homemaker 1-12 and was an exemplary lady who was respected in the community for 1-13 her many accomplishments; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, she 1-15 gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and 1-16 valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, she was a member of Central 1-18 Baptist Church and a member of the Phebean Sunday school class; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Fannie Belle Isbell was a devoted wife, mother, and 1-20 grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured 1-21 forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-23 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 2-1 family of Fannie Belle Grant Isbell: her sons and daughters-in-law, 2-2 Buck and Carrie Isbell, Truman T. and Frances Isbell, and George R. 2-3 and Margie Isbell; her daughters and sons-in-law, Doris Ethel and 2-4 Claudie Coree Wren, Emma I. Boles, Juanita I. Tomlin, and Marilyn I. 2-5 and Donald Jay; and her 16 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, 2-6 and four great-great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-8 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-9 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-10 in memory of Fannie Belle Grant Isbell. 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 President of the Senate 2-13 I hereby certify that the above 2-14 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-15 on February 16, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Secretary of the Senate 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Member, Texas Senate