1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Alma Rucker 1-5 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate joins the family and friends of 1-6 Mrs. Alma Rucker in mourning her death on January 4, 1999, at the 1-7 age of 100; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born on December 15, 1898, in Cuero, Texas, Alma 1-9 was one of seven children born to Annie and Phillip Smith; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Alma Smith married Alvin Rucker in 1916; the loving 1-11 couple had 14 children; and 1-12 WHEREAS, This lady had grace and style; she taught her family 1-13 strength of character and imparted a high standard of values to the 1-14 members of her household; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Seven of her children and her husband predeceased 1-16 her; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Noted for her sympathetic manner and sweet smile, 1-18 Alma Rucker established a permanent place for herself in the hearts 1-19 of all who knew her; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Her warmth, helpfulness, and benevolence of spirit 1-21 brought a sense of well-being to those around her; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A respected and beloved member of her community, 1-23 Mrs. Rucker will be remembered for her devotion to her family and 1-24 her friends; and 2-1 WHEREAS, An exemplary woman, Alma Rucker was forthright 2-2 and generous, and her memory continues to live through her family 2-3 members and her many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the members 2-6 of her family: her children, Dudley Rucker, Mattie L. Jones, 2-7 Eugene Rucker, Kathleen Davis, Doris C. Blackwell, 2-8 Bessie M. Buckner, and Addie L. Love; and her 35 grandchildren, 2-9 67 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren; and, 2-10 be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-12 the family of Alma Rucker as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-13 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 2-14 day, it do so in memory of Alma Rucker. 2-15 Ellis 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 President of the Senate 2-18 I hereby certify that the above 2-19 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-20 on January 18, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Secretary of the Senate 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Member, Texas Senate