1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 728 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Marion Benson Blake 1-6 WHEREAS, The recent passing of Marion Benson Blake on 1-7 May 4, 1997, at the age of 69, has brought a great loss to the 1-8 family and many friends of this accomplished woman; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born in Lubbock on December 1, 1927, Mrs. Blake 1-10 was a dedicated volunteer and civic activist in this West Texas 1-11 community she was proud to call home; among the many organizations 1-12 she supported were the Well Baby Clinic, the Junior League of 1-13 Lubbock, and the Lubbock Woman's Club; and 1-14 WHEREAS, This remarkable woman was active with the Lubbock 1-15 Crippled Children's Society, the United Way of Lubbock, and the 1-16 Assembly Club; she also volunteered her time and energy as a member 1-17 of the Texas Tech Chancellor's Council and as a proponent of the 1-18 Achievement Rewards for College Scientists; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A longtime friend of President George W. Bush and 1-20 First Lady Barbara Bush, Mrs. Blake became acquainted with the 1-21 Bushes during the early days of Midland's oil boom; through the 1-22 years, their friendship blossomed, and Mrs. Blake and her husband, 1-23 Robert, had the good fortune of traveling to Asia to visit the 2-1 Bushes during the former president's tenure as ambassador to the 2-2 People's Republic of China; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Known for her enthusiasm and good nature, 2-4 Mrs. Blake was a graduate of Lubbock High School and attended 2-5 Texas Tech University and The University of Texas; a proud member 2-6 of Pi Beta Sorority, she was a devoted member of First United 2-7 Methodist Church and represented her hometown as the Duchess of 2-8 Lubbock at the Fiesta San Jacinto in San Antonio; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Marion Benson Blake was a woman of rare faith and 2-10 compassion whose time with us was much too brief; although her 2-11 generosity and leadership will be missed by all who knew her, her 2-12 spirit will no doubt live on in the hearts and minds of the many 2-13 individuals whose lives she touched for many years to come; now, 2-14 therefore, be it 2-15 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-16 75th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of 2-17 Marion Benson Blake and extend sincere condolences to the members 2-18 of her family: her husband, Robert W. Blake; her daughters, 2-19 Nan Leavell and Sharon Bromberg; her grandchildren; and the many 2-20 other relatives and friends of this beloved woman; and, be it 2-21 further 2-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-23 for the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-24 from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-25 do so in memory of Marion Benson Blake. 3-1 Duncan 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 President of the Senate 3-4 I hereby certify that the above 3-5 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-6 on May 14, 1997, by a rising vote. 3-7 ______________________________________ 3-8 Secretary of the Senate 3-9 ______________________________________ 3-10 Member, Texas Senate