1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 323 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Mary Lander Keever 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Houston and Austin in mourning the loss of 1-8 Mary Lander Keever, who died March 1, 1999, at the age of 90; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, Born February 3, 1909, in Lincoln County, 1-11 North Carolina, Mary Keever was the daughter of a Methodist 1-12 minister and his wife, Reverend and Mrs. George L. Keever; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mary attended Southern Methodist University in 1-14 Dallas and earned a master's degree from the University of 1-15 Mexico in Mexico City; she later taught English and Spanish to 1-16 many impoverished children in El Paso, Texas, and Alamogordo, 1-17 New Mexico; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Mary was dedicated to her career as an 1-19 educational therapist at the Veterans Hospital in Houston, where 1-20 she worked for many years; she also served as a receptionist in 1-21 the Human Resources Office in the Texas State Senate; and 1-22 WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, Mary was beloved by many and 1-23 was respected for her accomplishments; she had an engaging 1-24 personality and an inspirational lust for life and love of 2-1 people; and 2-2 WHEREAS, She formed many deep and lasting friendships and 2-3 enriched the lives of all who were close to her; and 2-4 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, compassion, and 2-5 generosity, she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her 2-6 wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will continue to be cherished 2-7 by those who knew her; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Mary Keever was a devoted sister and aunt who 2-9 lived her life to the fullest, and she leaves behind memories that 2-10 will be treasured forever by her family and many friends; now, 2-11 therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-14 bereaved family of Mary Lander Keever: her sister and 2-15 brother-in-law, Koren K. and Joe Cariker; her niece, 2-16 Deborah Cariker Burns; her nephews, William "Bill" B. Cariker, 2-17 Leigh Charles Cariker, and Henry G. Holcomb; and her four 2-18 great-nieces; and, be it further 2-19 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-20 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-21 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 2-22 so in memory of Mary Lander Keever. 2-23 Barrientos 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 President of the Senate 2-26 I hereby certify that the above 2-27 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-28 on March 3, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-29 ______________________________________ 2-30 Secretary of the Senate 3-1 ______________________________________ 3-2 Member, Texas Senate