By: Turner S.R. No. 386 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Lucendia Turner Mason 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-6 of Crockett in mourning the loss of Lucendia Turner Mason who died 1-7 February 3, 1995; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born in the Big Creek Community near Simsboro, 1-9 Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, Lucendia Turner married Ulyses Mason 1-10 and the couple moved to Crockett; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Mrs. Mason 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, Mrs. Mason was a member of the 1-18 Bethel Baptist Church and the Eveready Mission Circle; she was 1-19 also a member of Starlight Chapter 216, Order of the Eastern Star, 1-20 for over 40 years; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Lucendia Mason was a devoted wife, mother, and 1-22 grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured 1-23 forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-2 74th Legislature, hereby extend condolences to the bereaved 2-3 family of Lucendia Turner Mason: her daughter, Roberta Mason; and 2-4 her extended family, Alretha Davis and Aquevia Fanella Sade Davis; 2-5 and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-7 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-8 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-9 do so in memory of Lucendia Mason. 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 President of the Senate 2-12 I hereby certify that the above 2-13 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-14 on March 9, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Secretary of the Senate 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Member, Texas Senate