By: Montford S.R. No. 662 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Ruth Utzman 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas was saddened to 1-6 learn of the recent death of Ruth Utzman who died March 24, 1995, 1-7 in Goldthwaite; and 1-8 WHEREAS, She was born on January 1, 1899, at Williams Ranch, 1-9 the sixth of 12 children of Joseph Chris and Mary Huffman who were 1-10 longtime residents of Mills County; and 1-11 WHEREAS, She married Alcie Utzman on November 21, 1921, in 1-12 Goldthwaite; except for a brief period when she and her husband 1-13 moved to West Texas, she was a lifelong resident of Mills County; 1-14 and 1-15 WHEREAS, A woman with strong religious convictions, she held 1-16 to her very personal, private beliefs and her faith in God; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Devoted to her family, Mrs. Utzman is remembered for 1-18 the affection, confidence, and loyalty she inspired in those with 1-19 whom she was associated; and 1-20 WHEREAS, During her lifetime, she established a permanent 1-21 place for herself in the hearts of those who lived and worked with 1-22 her; and 1-23 WHEREAS, She leaves a legacy of compassion and commitment 2-1 that will be remembered with gratitude by her family and loved ones; 2-2 now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to her 2-5 family: her children, Oleta Kesler, Raymond Utzman, Carl Utzman, 2-6 Charles Utzman, Patsy Runnels, and Leslie Utzman; her 2-7 daughter-in-law, G'Nell Utzman; her brother, Jim Huffman; her 2-8 sister, Lula Mae Horton; her sister-in-law, Arleta Huffman; her 2-9 stepsister, Oreta Sanders; and her more than 75 grandchildren and 2-10 great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-12 her loved ones as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-13 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-14 do so in memory of Ruth Utzman. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on April 10, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate