By: Turner S.R. No. 1097
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Lucille Riley Steward
1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
1-6 of Fairfield in mourning the loss of one of the community's most
1-7 esteemed and well-loved residents, Lucille Riley Steward, who died
1-8 April 19, 1995, at the age of 90; and
1-9 WHEREAS, The many important achievements of this
1-10 distinguished lady contributed to the development and progress of
1-11 her city; Mrs. Steward generously offered her invaluable leadership
1-12 to various civic and philanthropic endeavors; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Born on January 19, 1905, in Wortham, Texas, Lucille
1-14 graduated from Wortham High School and attended Trinity University
1-15 in Waxahachie; she taught school in the Fairfield school system
1-16 before her marriage to Hugh Steward in 1924; the devoted couple
1-17 provided a loving home for their daughter, Ann, and their son,
1-18 Leighton; and
1-19 WHEREAS, Mrs. Steward was a highly respected civic leader who
1-20 was admired for her devotion to the City of Fairfield; she served
1-21 as president of GFWC Fairfield History Club in 1935 and again in
1-22 1972; as a result of her efforts in researching the Moody-Bradley
1-23 House, it was designated a historical landmark and restored; and
2-1 WHEREAS, A member of the Order of the Eastern Star,
2-2 Mrs. Steward was a Past Worthy Matron of Fairfield Chapter 331;
2-3 she was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution;
2-4 and
2-5 WHEREAS, A charter member of Fairfield Harmony Presbyterian
2-6 Church which was organized in 1932, Lucille was a lifetime member
2-7 of the women of the church; she devoted her time and talents to the
2-8 redecoration of the church in the 1970s; and
2-9 WHEREAS, She leaves a legacy of compassion and commitment
2-10 that will be remembered with gratitude by her family and all those
2-11 who had the privilege of knowing this remarkable individual; now,
2-12 therefore, be it
2-13 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-14 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
2-15 family of Lucille R. Steward: her daughter, Ann Waddell; her son
2-16 and daughter-in-law, Leighton and Lynda Steward; her sister,
2-17 Lura Gregory; and her five grandchildren and four
2-18 great-grandchildren; and, be it further
2-19 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
2-20 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate,
2-21 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
2-22 Lucille R. Steward.
2-23 ______________________________________
2-24 President of the Senate
2-25 I hereby certify that the above
3-1 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-2 on May 17, 1995, by a rising vote.
3-3 ______________________________________
3-4 Secretary of the Senate
3-5 ______________________________________
3-6 Member, Texas Senate