By Hodge                                               H.R. No. 872
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The recent passing of Loyace B. Harvey of Dallas on
 1-2     April 23, 1999, at the age of 80, brought a great loss to the
 1-3     family and many friends of this remarkable woman; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born January 23, 1919, in Hoboken, New Jersey,
 1-5     Ms. Harvey was given her first name by the midwife who assisted at
 1-6     her birth, who was the grandmother of Frank Sinatra; while still an
 1-7     infant she moved with her family to Dallas, where she would receive
 1-8     her formal education and lead a rich and fulfilling life; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, She was a vital and valued member of Mt. Horeb
1-10     Missionary Baptist Church, and throughout the years her faith and
1-11     devotion to God was a constant source of strength and inspiration;
1-12     and
1-13           WHEREAS, Although Loyace B. Harvey will be deeply missed, her
1-14     bright spirit will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of
1-15     all those fortunate enough to have known her, and it is truly
1-16     fitting that we honor her memory at this time; now, therefore, be
1-17     it
1-18           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-19     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Loyace B. Harvey and
1-20     extend sincere sympathy to her beloved sister, Mary Louise
1-21     Henderson, and to her many other relatives and friends; and, be it
1-22     further
1-23           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-24     prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas
 2-1     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
 2-2     Loyace B. Harvey.