R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The recent passing of Ruth Hambrick Reynolds on

 1-2     February 6, 1997, at the age of 100, has brought a great loss to

 1-3     the family and friends of this beloved woman; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Mrs. Reynolds was born in Tyler on December 31,

 1-5     1896, and was the daughter of James H. and Minni C. Hambrick; she

 1-6     became the bride of Smith Perry Reynolds on December 12, 1923, and

 1-7     the couple's happy union produced two sons; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, A great believer in service to her country and

 1-9     community, Mrs. Reynolds volunteered in war relief efforts during

1-10     World War II with the Gray Ladies, the American Red Cross, and the

1-11     Salvation Army; a devoted wife as well, she strongly supported her

1-12     husband in his civic activities and contributions; and

1-13           WHEREAS, Described by her family and friends as a "Queen

1-14     Without a Crown," this elegant lady was an original member of the

1-15     Tyler Garden Club, helping to found Tyler's Azalea and Spring

1-16     Flower Trail, and was also a lifetime member of the First Baptist

1-17     Church of Tyler; and

1-18           WHEREAS, In addition, Mrs. Reynolds was an attentive and

1-19     affectionate mother who provided a loving and Christian home for

1-20     her two sons, who describe her as "the most wonderful mother ever";

1-21     and

1-22           WHEREAS, Ruth Reynolds was a compassionate and caring woman

1-23     whose earnest commitment to her family and to God was an

1-24     inspiration to all who knew her, and though her guidance and

 2-1     devotion will be greatly missed, her spirit will surely live on in

 2-2     the hearts of the many people whose lives she touched; now,

 2-3     therefore, be it

 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-5     Legislature hereby honor the memory of Ruth Hambrick Reynolds and

 2-6     extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her sons,

 2-7     Smith P.  Reynolds, Jr., and James H. Reynolds; to her two

 2-8     grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to the many other

 2-9     relatives and friends of this admirable woman; and, be it further

2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-11     prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas

2-12     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of

2-13     Ruth Hambrick Reynolds.

                                                                       Kamel

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 521 was unanimously adopted by a

         rising vote of the House on April 18, 1997.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House