By:  Barrientos                                        S.R. No. 484
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                        Mary Betty Galt Graydon
    1-5        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
    1-6  of Austin in mourning the loss of Mary Betty Galt Graydon who died
    1-7  March 8, 1995, at the age of 72; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Mary Betty Galt
    1-9  graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the School of Commerce at
   1-10  Northwestern University; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, An accomplished seamstress, she was dedicated to
   1-12  her work in sewing, needlework, embroidery, smocking, and quilting;
   1-13  she belonged to several organizations relating to these hobbies;
   1-14  and
   1-15        WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished lady, Mrs. Graydon
   1-16  was respected for her many accomplishments; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, A well-known leader in her community, she was a
   1-18  member of the Austin Women's Club, the University Ladies Club,
   1-19  and the Austin Assembly; she was a former member of the Assistance
   1-20  League of Austin; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity,
   1-22  she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, warmth,
   1-23  and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mrs. Graydon was a member of
    2-2  Covenant Presbyterian Church where she served as a Stephen Minister;
    2-3  and
    2-4        WHEREAS, Mary Betty Graydon was a devoted wife, mother, and
    2-5  grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured
    2-6  forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
    2-7        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-8  74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
    2-9  bereaved family of Mary Betty Galt Graydon:  her husband,
   2-10  Frank D. Graydon; her sons and daughters-in-law, Galt and
   2-11  Gayla Graydon and David and Peggy Graydon; and her grandchildren,
   2-12  Carla J. Graydon, Michael D. Graydon, Gregory D. Graydon, and
   2-13  Kathryn A. "Cassie" Graydon; and, be it further
   2-14        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-15  the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
   2-16  the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
   2-17  so in memory of Mary Betty Graydon.
   2-18                               ______________________________________
   2-19                                      President of the Senate
   2-20                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-21                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-22                               on March 20, 1995, by a rising vote.
   2-23                               ______________________________________
   2-24                                      Secretary of the Senate
   2-25                               ______________________________________
    3-1                                        Member, Texas Senate