By:  Turner                                           S.R. No. 1026
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                         Billie Treadway Spies
    1-5        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the family
    1-6  and friends of Billie Treadway Spies in mourning the death of this
    1-7  beloved citizen of Brenham on April 7, 1995, at the age of 67; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Born on April 2, 1928, in Alexandria, Louisiana,
    1-9  this exceptional woman came to find a second true home in Texas,
   1-10  and she was cherished by her husband, Clarence Spies, in a loving
   1-11  and devoted marriage of 48 years; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Active in community work, Mrs. Spies found time in
   1-13  her busy life to support the Burton Lioness Club, Brenham Maifest,
   1-14  and Wie Ghet's Club; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Noted for her thoughtfulness, kindness, and
   1-16  compassion, Mrs. Spies never complained of difficulties, but
   1-17  brought happiness to all, and she won a unique place in the hearts
   1-18  of everyone who knew her; her life was graced by her deep love of
   1-19  flowers and music; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Spies raised their family in the
   1-21  close-knit Brenham community, giving unstintingly of their
   1-22  friendship and support; Billie Spies provided a positive influence
   1-23  on the lives of countless people, and her absence will be keenly
    2-1  felt by all; now, therefore, be it
    2-2        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-3  74th Legislature, hereby express sincere condolences to the
    2-4  members of her family:  her husband, Clarence Spies; her daughter
    2-5  and son-in-law, Billie and Larry Gardner; her grandson,
    2-6  Troy Gardner; and granddaughters Lauren LeNan Gardner,
    2-7  Analita Gardner, and Minta Gardner Moore; and, be it further
    2-8        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
    2-9  family as an expression of profound sympathy from the Texas Senate,
   2-10  and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
   2-11  Billie Treadway Spies.
   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 11, 1995, by a rising vote.
   2-17                               ______________________________________
   2-18                                      Secretary of the Senate
   2-19                               ______________________________________
   2-20                                        Member, Texas Senate