R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of LaFray Carter on November 14, 1998,
 1-2     brought a great loss to the many friends and relatives of this
 1-3     esteemed Smithville educator; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A native of Austin, Mrs. Carter encouraged her
 1-5     students to pursue their dreams throughout an outstanding career as
 1-6     a home economics teacher that spanned 39 years; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Far from limiting her expertise to the classroom,
 1-8     she also served the cause of education as the first African
 1-9     American elected to the Smithville school board, and during her
1-10     fine tenure on the board, she set high standards to which others
1-11     may aspire; and
1-12           WHEREAS, LaFray Carter was a productive and valued member of
1-13     her community; although she is deeply missed, her remarkable spirit
1-14     lives on in the hearts of the many individuals whose lives she
1-15     touched during her time on this earth; now, therefore, be it
1-16           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-17     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of LaFray Carter and
1-18     extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her sons,
1-19     Thomas Carter and Michael Carter; to her stepson, Allen Carter,
1-20     Jr.; to her stepdaughter, Gloria Newton; and to the many other
1-21     relatives and friends of this beloved woman; and, be it further
1-22           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-23     prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas
1-24     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
 2-1     LaFray Carter.
                                                                        Cook
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 830 was unanimously adopted by a
         rising vote of the House on May 14, 1999.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House