By: Ratliff, Moncrief, West S.C.R. No. 54 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas joins the 1-2 citizens of Hopkins County and residents of Fort Worth in mourning 1-3 the loss of Ida Nance Studer, who died Friday, December 25, 1998, 1-4 at the age of 90; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native of Hopkins County, Ida Nance was born in 1-6 Peerless on November 25, 1908; she was one of 11 children born to 1-7 Newton Edward and Minnie Tatum Nance; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Ida grew up on her parents' farm and helped with 1-9 farming chores throughout her early life, picking cotton and 1-10 harvesting other crops; she married Dewitt Roy Studer, and the 1-11 couple was blessed with the birth of their daughter, Dorothy Nell 1-12 in 1933; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Ida was dedicated to her work on the couple's dairy 1-14 farm until she and her husband moved to Fort Worth in 1949; she 1-15 then worked in the food industry as a cook and baker until retiring 1-16 in 1970; her husband preceded her in death in 1992, after a loving 1-17 marriage of more than 50 years; and 1-18 WHEREAS, An exemplary lady with an engaging personality, Ida 1-19 Studer was respected and beloved by all who knew her; she was 1-20 devoted to her family and to her work as a homemaker, and her 1-21 loyalty to her family and friends was boundless; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Known for her hospitable and friendly nature, Ida 1-23 Studer was a source of strength to many and a matriarchal figure 1-24 who provided the quintessential support and protection to those who 2-1 were close to her; and 2-2 WHEREAS, In later life, Ida's valor in the face of her 2-3 infirmities was an inspiration to others, and she continued to 2-4 enjoy life with optimism and enthusiasm and to pursue her 2-5 interests, such as sewing, cooking, and gardening; and 2-6 WHEREAS, A woman of compassion, integrity, strength, and 2-7 generosity, she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her 2-8 wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those 2-9 who knew her; and 2-10 WHEREAS, Ida Studer was a devoted wife, mother, and 2-11 grandmother who lived her life to the fullest, and she leaves 2-12 behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family and 2-13 many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-15 hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Ida 2-16 Nance Studer: her daughter, Dorothy Nell Hughes; her sisters, Mrs. 2-17 J. C. Fisher, Gladine Basham, and Nadine Thomas; her grandchildren, 2-18 Billy Randell Pewitt, Susan Haywood, Abby Slayton, and Teresa 2-19 Conkel; her great-grandchildren, Summer Smith, Will Pewitt, Jack 2-20 Pewitt, and Benjamin Conkel; and her nieces and nephews; and, be it 2-21 further 2-22 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the 2-23 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-24 Texas Legislature, and that when the legislature adjourns this day, 2-25 it do so in memory of Ida Nance Studer.