1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 322 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Kathryn Madge Finigan Deres 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Kathryn Madge Finigan Deres, 1-8 who died February 20, 1999; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born in Timpson, Texas, on October 13, 1921, she 1-10 moved to San Antonio and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1-11 1939; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Kathryn Finigan married Joe August Deres on 1-13 July 19, 1940, and they had a secure and happy marriage during 1-14 their years together; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mrs. Deres was a dedicated supporter of many 1-16 different associations and causes; she was a member and past 1-17 president of Rotary Inner Wheel, a member of the First Presbyterian 1-18 Church, and a member of the Live Oak Garden Club; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A well-known civic leader, she was a member of the 1-20 Salvation Army Auxiliary, and she volunteered at the San Antonio 1-21 Botanical Center and the McNay Art Museum; she was a past member 1-22 of the President's Club; and 1-23 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished lady, Mrs. Deres 1-24 was respected for her many accomplishments and was a leader in her 2-1 community; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Mrs. Deres was a devoted wife, mother, and 2-3 grandmother, and she leaves behind memories which will be 2-4 treasured always by her family and many friends; now, therefore, 2-5 be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 76th Legislature, hereby express sincere condolences to the 2-8 members of her family: her husband, Joe A. Deres; her daughter 2-9 and son-in-law, Deborah Kathryn and Frank King; her granddaughter, 2-10 Meredith Kathryn King; and her sister, Betty Jean Krafft; and, be 2-11 it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-13 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-14 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-15 in memory of Kathryn Madge Finigan Deres. 2-16 Wentworth 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 President of the Senate 2-19 I hereby certify that the above 2-20 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-21 on March 3, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Secretary of the Senate 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate