By Carter H.R. No. 480 75R10009 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Corinne Farmer on January 15, 1996, 1-2 at the age of 81, brought a great loss to the family and many 1-3 friends of this beloved woman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mrs. Farmer was born November 10, 1914, in Mansfield 1-5 and was descended from Tom Loyd, one of Tarrant County's early 1-6 settlers; she wed Earl Dean Farmer, and the couple treasured the 1-7 time they shared until his passing; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Mrs. Farmer devoted herself to 1-9 providing a warm and secure home life for their family, and her 1-10 commitment to her husband, children, grandchildren, and 1-11 great-grandchildren was a source of inspiration to many people; and 1-12 WHEREAS, This remarkable woman was also active in the 1-13 political process, and she encouraged her many friends and 1-14 neighbors to vote in elections at all levels; in all her endeavors, 1-15 she was sustained by her abiding faith as a member of Wautaga 1-16 Baptist Church; and 1-17 WHEREAS, During her lifetime, Corinne Farmer touched the 1-18 lives of many people, and though she is gone from us now, her 1-19 memory will long endure in the hearts and minds of all who came to 1-20 know and love her; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-22 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Corinne Farmer and 1-23 extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her sons, 1-24 Ray Farmer and Billy Farmer; to her daughters, Nell Oldham and 2-1 Amanda Mobley; to her brother, Clinton Pinyan; to her grandchildren 2-2 and great-grandchildren; and to the many other friends and 2-3 relatives of this fine lady; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-6 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-7 Corinne Farmer.