By: Sims S.R. No. 894 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride 1-3 in joining the Highland Lakes Democratic Women in recognizing 1-4 Lillian Moore Dean, an outstanding citizen of our country; and 1-5 WHEREAS, On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of women's 1-6 suffrage, the Highland Lakes Democratic Women are hosting a 1-7 celebration honoring Lillian Dean, who has voted in every election 1-8 since 1920; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born in 1892 in Llano County, Lillian Moore married 1-10 Charlie Dean in 1915, and the couple owned and operated a ranch; 1-11 they had two sons, Clifton Nelson Dean and Raymond Lawrence Dean; 1-12 and 1-13 WHEREAS, Lillian Dean generously devoted her time and energy 1-14 to working for the cause of women's suffrage and voted for the 1-15 first time in 1920, beginning her continuous show of support to 1-16 the Democratic Party; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A strong and independent woman, Lillian managed the 1-18 ranch with part-time help after her husband's death; she did most 1-19 of the ranch work herself, except for greasing the windmills; and 1-20 WHEREAS, She built the first cabins on Lake Buchanan before 1-21 the area had electricity, and there is a street named in her honor 1-22 in Buchanan Dam; and 1-23 WHEREAS, An exemplary and highly resourceful individual, 2-1 Lillian Moore Dean has long been beloved and respected by the 2-2 residents of Llano County, and she deserves recognition for her 2-3 dedication to helping women across the nation gain the right to 2-4 vote and for her loyal support of the Democratic Party; now, 2-5 therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 74th Legislature, hereby commend Lillian Dean for her many 2-8 accomplishments and for voting in every election since 1920; and, 2-9 be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her 2-11 as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the above 2-15 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-16 on May 3, 1995. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate