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