By:  Montford                                          S.R. No. 503
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                           Lou Ellen Collins
    1-5        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
    1-6  of Lubbock in mourning the death of Lou Ellen Collins who died
    1-7  February 27, 1995; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, She was born on March 1, 1911, in Paducah, and
    1-9  she attended public schools in Brownfield; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Lou Ellen married Wilson Lyon Collins on
   1-11  December 26, 1938, and together they enjoyed a happy home
   1-12  life until Mr. Collins's death in 1979; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, she is remembered for the
   1-14  affection, confidence, and loyalty she inspired in those with whom
   1-15  she was associated; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, During her lifetime Mrs. Collins established a
   1-17  permanent place for herself in the hearts of those whose lives
   1-18  she touched; now, therefore, be it
   1-19        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   1-20  74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to her bereaved
   1-21  family:  her son, Richard Collins; her daughter, Linda McLaughlin;
   1-22  and her three grandchildren and great-grandson; and, be it
   1-23  further
    2-1        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
    2-2  family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate,
    2-3  and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
    2-4  Lou Ellen Collins.
    2-5                               ______________________________________
    2-6                                      President of the Senate
    2-7                                    I hereby certify that the above
    2-8                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
    2-9                               on March 21, 1995, by a rising vote.
   2-10                               ______________________________________
   2-11                                      Secretary of the Senate
   2-12                               ______________________________________
   2-13                                        Member, Texas Senate