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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 375
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                             Miriam Moon Wittig
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
 1-7     of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Miriam Moon Wittig, who
 1-8     died February 18, 1999, at the age of 79; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Born December 17, 1919, in Anniston, Alabama,
1-10     Miriam Moon moved to San Antonio while in her teens and
1-11     graduated from Jefferson High School, where she was voted
1-12     Most Athletic Girl; she attended The University of Texas and
1-13     the University of Arkansas; and
1-14           WHEREAS, She married Donald A. Wittig in 1940, and the couple
1-15     had a loving marriage of 50 years and were the proud parents of
1-16     nine children; she was preceded in death by her husband, her son
1-17     Craig, and her granddaughter Anne; and
1-18           WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, Miriam was dedicated to her work
1-19     as a homemaker and was respected in the community for her many
1-20     accomplishments; and
1-21           WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, she
1-22     gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, warmth,
1-23     and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her;
1-24     and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Miriam was a devout Christian, and she and her
 2-2     husband were longtime active members of Our Lady of Grace
 2-3     Parish; they also belonged to Saint Mark's in San Antonio and
 2-4     Saint Peter's in Boerne, and together they ministered to the
 2-5     sick in area hospitals; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, Miriam Wittig was a devoted wife, mother,
 2-7     and grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be
 2-8     treasured forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore,
 2-9     be it
2-10           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-11     76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
2-12     bereaved family of Miriam Moon Wittig:  her sons, Judge Don Wittig,
2-13     Joseph Wittig, Mark Wittig, Evan Wittig, Vincent Wittig, and
2-14     Steve Wittig; her daughters, Cathy Olsen and Alice Boeck; her
2-15     sister, Pauline Hill; and her 27 grandchildren and five
2-16     great-grandchildren; and, be it further
2-17           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-18     members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
2-19     the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day,
2-20     it do so in memory of Miriam Wittig.
2-21                                                               Wentworth
2-22                                  ______________________________________
2-23                                         President of the Senate
2-24                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-25                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-26                                  on March 10, 1999, by a rising vote.
2-27                                  ______________________________________
2-28                                         Secretary of the Senate
2-29                                  ______________________________________
2-30                                           Member, Texas Senate