By:  Madla                                             S.R. No. 683
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                        Garnett I. McCallister
    1-5        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
    1-6  of Fort Stockton in mourning the loss of Garnett I. McCallister who
    1-7  died March 17, 1995; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Mrs. McCallister was a former Pecos County Treasurer,
    1-9  retiring from this prestigious office in 1990; her commitment to
   1-10  her hometown was reflected throughout her many years of service to
   1-11  her community; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, A resident of Fort Stockton for over 40 years,
   1-13  she was devoted to her family; Garnett and her husband, Sid,
   1-14  successfully raised four children while she held a full-time
   1-15  job outside her home and still managed to participate in school
   1-16  activities; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, A devout Christian, she was an active member of the
   1-18  First Methodist Church where she was a Methodist Youth Fellowship
   1-19  sponsor for six years; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Mrs. McCallister was active in the Democratic Party
   1-21  and served as an election judge and worker during numerous election
   1-22  years; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, In all her activities, Garnett McCallister
    2-1  always gave 100 percent of her care, dedication, and abilities;
    2-2  Fort Stockton was lucky to count her as one of its most
    2-3  distinguished citizens; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, The community will deeply miss this lady whose
    2-5  wisdom and experience were invaluable to those who had known
    2-6  her throughout the years; now, therefore, be it
    2-7        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-8  74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to her
    2-9  husband, Sid, and her four children; and, be it further
   2-10        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
   2-11  family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate,
   2-12  and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
   2-13  Garnett I. McCallister.
   2-14                               ______________________________________
   2-15                                       President of the Senate
   2-16                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-17                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-18                               on April 11, 1995, by a rising vote.
   2-19                               ______________________________________
   2-20                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-21                               ______________________________________
   2-22                                        Member, Texas Senate