1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 636 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Addie Maxine Lang Locklin 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Sonora in mourning the loss of Addie Maxine Lang Locklin, who 1-8 died March 4, 1997, at the age of 80; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born February 25, 1917, in Texoma, Oklahoma, 1-10 Addie Lang Locklin had a successful career as a municipal judge 1-11 in Sonora; she began her career in law enforcement as a secretary 1-12 in the police department; after serving as court clerk, she became 1-13 municipal judge of Sonora, a position in which she served until the 1-14 time of her death; and 1-15 WHEREAS, An active and respected voice in the Sonora community, 1-16 Addie Locklin initiated numerous projects and programs on behalf of 1-17 area citizens, such as the Child Protection Board, The Angel Project, 1-18 Family Shelter, the Winter Coat Program, and The School Advisory; and 1-19 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished lady, Addie Locklin was 1-20 respected for her many accomplishments as a municipal judge and as 1-21 a civic leader; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, compassion, and 1-23 generosity, she gave unselfishly of her time to others and to 2-1 her community, and her wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will 2-2 not be forgotten by those who knew her; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Addie Locklin was a devoted wife, mother, and 2-4 grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured 2-5 forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-8 bereaved family of Addie Maxine Lang Locklin: her son and 2-9 daughter-in-law, William Robert and Janice Ellingson; her sisters, 2-10 Erma Eaton, Betty Hurst, and Ruth Cooper; her brothers, Gene Lang, 2-11 Bill Whittemore, and Bob Whittemore; and her three grandchildren 2-12 and three great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-14 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-15 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-16 do so in memory of Addie Maxine Lang Locklin. 2-17 Wentworth 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 President of the Senate 2-20 I hereby certify that the above 2-21 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-22 on May 2, 1997, by a rising vote. 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Secretary of the Senate 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Member, Texas Senate