1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 896 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Emily Kay Murph 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Dallas and Corpus Christi in mourning the tragic 1-8 loss of Emily Kay Murph, who died May 18, 1997, at the age of 1-9 40; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Born January 20, 1957, in Corpus Christi, 1-11 Emily Kay Murph graduated from Rockport-Fulton High School in 1-12 1975; she earned a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from 1-13 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 1-14 and a master's degree in physical therapy from Texas Woman's 1-15 University; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Emily Murph was dedicated to her work as a 1-17 physical therapist at Methodist Hospital in Dallas; she was 1-18 known for her proficiency and for her deep concern for her 1-19 patients; and 1-20 WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, Emily Murph was respected 1-21 in the community for her many accomplishments; and 1-22 WHEREAS, She was an outdoors enthusiast who loved the 1-23 beach, and she was a devout Christian and a member of Highland 2-1 Park Baptist Church in Dallas; and 2-2 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 2-3 she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, warmth, 2-4 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Emily Murph was a devoted daughter, sister, 2-6 and aunt, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured 2-7 forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-10 bereaved family of Emily Kay Murph: her mother, 2-11 Sister Mary Louise Mount; her twin sister, Melanie Harrison; 2-12 her brothers, Howard Murph and Larry Murph; and her nieces 2-13 and nephews; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-15 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-16 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 2-17 day, it do so in memory of Emily Kay Murph. 2-18 Truan 2-19 Armbrister Galloway Ogden 2-20 Barrientos Harris Patterson 2-21 Bivins Haywood Ratliff 2-22 Brown Lindsay Shapiro 2-23 Cain Lucio Shapleigh 2-24 Carona Luna Sibley 2-25 Duncan Madla Wentworth 2-26 Ellis Moncrief West 2-27 Fraser Nelson Whitmire 2-28 Gallegos Nixon Zaffirini 2-29 Bullock, President of the Senate 2-30 ______________________________________ 2-31 President of the Senate 2-32 I hereby certify that the above 2-33 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-1 on May 27, 1997, by a rising vote. 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 Secretary of the Senate 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 Dean of the Senate