By:  Cain                                              S.R. No. 142

 1-1     By:  Cain                                              S.R. No. 142

 1-2                              SENATE RESOLUTION

 1-3                                  In Memory

 1-4                                     of

 1-5                            Linda Defoore Roberts

 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the

 1-7     citizens of Waxahachie in mourning the untimely loss of

 1-8     Linda Defoore Roberts, who died February 1, 1997, at the

 1-9     age of 52; and

1-10           WHEREAS, Born January 6, 1945, in Waxahachie, Linda Defoore

1-11     was the daughter of Estelle Butler and Finis Marshall Defoore;

1-12     she married Billy Roberts, and the couple was blessed with two

1-13     children; and

1-14           WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, Linda Roberts was dedicated to

1-15     her work as a homemaker and was respected in the community for

1-16     her many accomplishments; and

1-17           WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity,

1-18     she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom,

1-19     warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who

1-20     knew her; and

1-21           WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mrs. Roberts was a member

1-22     of the Ferris Heights Baptist Church and was a member of the

1-23     Eastern Star; and

 2-1           WHEREAS, Linda Roberts was a devoted wife, mother,

 2-2     and grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will

 2-3     be treasured forever by her family and many friends; now,

 2-4     therefore, be it

 2-5           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

 2-6     75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the

 2-7     bereaved family of Linda Roberts:  her husband, Billy Roberts;

 2-8     her son and daughter-in-law, Billy Kirk and Cheryl Roberts;

 2-9     her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Leanne and Dwayne Pope; her

2-10     brother, Jerry Don Defoore; her sister, Yvonne Whitt; her mother,

2-11     Estelle Defoore; and her four grandchildren; and, be it further

2-12           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

2-13     the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy

2-14     from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this

2-15     day, it do so in memory of Linda Defoore Roberts.

2-16                                  ______________________________________

2-17                                         President of the Senate

2-18                                       I hereby certify that the above

2-19                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

2-20                                  on February 10, 1997, by a rising vote.

2-21                                  ______________________________________

2-22                                         Secretary of the Senate

2-23                                  ______________________________________

2-24                                           Member, Texas Senate