By Gallego H.C.R. No. 170 76R299 WMS-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Mary E. Dunlap on January 28, 1998, 1-2 at the age of 77, brought a great loss to the many friends and 1-3 relatives of this esteemed Alpine resident; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born June 16, 1920, in San Antonio, she relocated 1-5 with her family to Alpine and pursued her higher education at Sul 1-6 Ross State University, attaining her degree from that respected 1-7 institution; and 1-8 WHEREAS, She was married to Ralph E. Dunlap, Sr., in 1942 and 1-9 together they shared 36 happy and rewarding years of marriage until 1-10 his passing in 1978; and 1-11 WHEREAS, During World War II, Mrs. Dunlap served the war 1-12 effort as a telegrapher for the Southern Pacific Railroad; in 1950 1-13 she began an exemplary career as a classroom teacher that spanned 1-14 46 years and her tireless dedication to the cause of learning 1-15 earned her "Teacher of the Year" honors in 1968; and 1-16 WHEREAS, She was also a member of the American Legion 1-17 Auxiliary, Unit Number 79, and served as that organization's 1-18 chaplain for more than two decades; in recognition of her 1-19 contributions, she was named ALA Member of the Year in the State of 1-20 Texas for 1991-1992; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Mary E. Dunlap was a woman of rare generosity and 1-22 dedication; although her warmth and wisdom have been greatly 1-23 missed, her remarkable spirit surely lives on in the hearts of the 1-24 many people whose lives she touched during her time on this earth; 2-1 now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-3 hereby pay tribute to the life of Mary E. Dunlap and extend sincere 2-4 sympathy to the members of her family: to her daughter, Rutha; to 2-5 her brother, Jesse; to her grandchildren, David, Luke, and Erin; to 2-6 her great-grandchildren, Courtney and Calvin; and to the many other 2-7 friends and relatives of this beloved woman; and, be it 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in 2-11 her memory.