1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 390 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Margaret McKie Martindale Cape 1-6 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate joins the citizens of San Antonio 1-7 in mourning the loss of Margaret McKie Martindale Cape, who died 1-8 February 10, 1999, at the age of 94; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born June 23, 1904, in Martindale, Texas, 1-10 Margaret McKie Martindale spent her childhood in San Marcos and 1-11 attended the Hockaday School of Dallas and Ward Belmont College 1-12 in Nashville, Tennessee; she married John Dewey Cape in 1926, and 1-13 he preceded her in death; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Margaret was dedicated to her work as a 1-15 homemaker and was an exemplary lady who was respected for her 1-16 many accomplishments and her leadership in the community; and 1-17 WHEREAS, She was a former president of the Bluebird 1-18 Auxiliary of Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital, a former member 1-19 of the Battle of Flowers Association, and an honorary residence 1-20 member of the Junior League; and 1-21 WHEREAS, She was a friend and mentor to her grandchildren 1-22 who affectionately called her "Honey," and she was a witty and 1-23 high-spirited individual who loved to play bridge and tell stories; 1-24 and 2-1 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 2-2 she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, warmth, 2-3 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and 2-4 WHEREAS, She was a member of Alamo Heights United Methodist 2-5 Church at the time of her death; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Margaret Cape was a devoted wife, mother, and 2-7 grandmother, who lived her life to the fullest, and she leaves 2-8 behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family 2-9 and many friends; now, therefore, 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 Margaret McKie Martindale Cape: her daughter 2-13 and son-in-law, Margaret "Margie" Cape and Joe Rust; her grandsons, 2-14 Joe Carroll Rust, Jr., and Sergeant John Cape Rust; and two 2-15 great-granddaughters; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-17 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-18 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-19 do so in memory of Margaret McKie Martindale Cape. 2-20 Wentworth 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 President of the Senate 2-23 I hereby certify that the above 2-24 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-25 on March 11, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Secretary of the Senate 2-28 ______________________________________ 2-29 Member, Texas Senate