R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Ruth L. Latham on March 17, 1997, at

 1-2     the age of 78, has brought a great loss to the family and friends

 1-3     of this esteemed woman; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, A founding citizen of the city of Windcrest,

 1-5     Mrs. Latham played an integral role in the development and growth

 1-6     of this vital municipality; and

 1-7           WHEREAS, This noteworthy woman was an active member of many

 1-8     local organizations, including the Windcrest Garden Club, which she

 1-9     founded and served as president, the Windcrest Women's and Arts and

1-10     Crafts clubs, and the Wimodausis Chapter No. 141 of the Eastern

1-11     Star; and

1-12           WHEREAS, Mrs. Latham served as president of the

1-13     Parent-Teacher Associations of MacArthur and Roosevelt high schools

1-14     and was a member of the board of directors of the Dr. Blossom

1-15     Scholarship Fund; a devoted member of the Eisenhauer Road Baptist

1-16     Church, this renowned civic leader set a positive example that

1-17     inspired her family, friends, and neighbors; and

1-18           WHEREAS, Ruth L. Latham was a woman of rare commitment, and

1-19     although her guidance and enthusiasm will be missed by all who knew

1-20     her, her spirit will certainly live on in the hearts and minds of

1-21     the many individuals whose lives she touched; now, therefore, be it

1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-23     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ruth L. Latham and

1-24     extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her

 2-1     husband, James R. "Bob" Latham; to her son and daughter-in-law,

 2-2     James Robert and Sherry Latham; to her daughters and sons-in-law,

 2-3     Frances Ann and Dan Rigsbee and Salliebett and Al Tomei; to her

 2-4     granddaughter, Elisabeth Rigsbee; to her brother, Atwell Lagow; to

 2-5     her sisters, Frances Noster and Thelma Jo Ridel; and to the many

 2-6     other relatives and friends of this beloved woman; and, be it

 2-7     further

 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-9     prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas

2-10     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of

2-11     Ruth L. Latham.

                                                                     Siebert

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 538 was unanimously adopted by a

         rising vote of the House on April 18, 1997.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House