By: Truan S.R. No. 260 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Charles Etta Shaw 1-5 WHEREAS, The citizens of Corpus Christi mourned the tragic 1-6 death of Charles Etta Shaw, beloved mother and grandmother, who 1-7 died February 12, 1995, at the age of 64; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mrs. Shaw will be remembered with gratitude for her 1-9 devotion to her family, her friends, and her church as well as for 1-10 her important contributions to her community; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A native of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Shaw was active in 1-12 community affairs visiting nursing homes and serving as chairwoman 1-13 of Nueces County Democratic Precinct 6 for 18 years; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The devoted mother of three daughters and four sons, 1-15 she was a retired housekeeper who was known for her generosity, 1-16 industriousness, and faithfulness; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mrs. Shaw was a member of 1-18 Saint John Baptist Church for nearly 40 years where she taught 1-19 Sunday school and was active in the Woman's Missionary Union; and 1-20 WHEREAS, She leaves a legacy of compassion and commitment 1-21 that will live on in the hearts and minds of her family and all 1-22 who knew her; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-1 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-2 family of Charles Etta Shaw: her daughters, Mrs. Loretta Jo Shaw, 2-3 Beverly Shaw, and Barbara Shaw; her sons, Je'Rome Shaw, Harold Shaw, 2-4 Alan Shaw, and John Shaw; her sister, Mary E. Coleman; and her two 2-5 grandchildren, David A. Moore and Jenese Shaw; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her 2-7 family as an expression of deepest sympathy, and that when the 2-8 Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Charles Etta Shaw. 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 President of the Senate 2-11 I hereby certify that the above 2-12 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-13 on February 20, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate