1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 431 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Sarah Waldeen Martindale 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Sarah Waldeen Martindale, 1-8 who died March 3, 1999, at the age of 24; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born February 3, 1975, in S.H.A.P.E., Belgium, 1-10 Sarah graduated from Cole High School in San Antonio and 1-11 Southwest Texas State University; at the time of her death, 1-12 she was pursuing a master's degree from Simmons College in 1-13 Massachusetts; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Sarah was dedicated to her 1-15 work with children with special needs; since January of 1998, 1-16 she had worked as a teacher at the New England Center for 1-17 Children; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Sarah was an exemplary young lady, whose charm, 1-19 grace, and engaging personality touched the lives of many; and 1-20 WHEREAS, She was intelligent, warmhearted, wise, and 1-21 compassionate, and she had a great love of children and 1-22 a talent for working with them; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Sarah had a gift for music, and she was a devout 1-24 Christian who was active in the Chrysalis and Emmaus movements 2-1 of the United Methodist Church; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Sarah lived her life to the fullest and was a 2-3 devoted daughter and sister, and she leaves behind memories 2-4 that will be treasured forever by her family and many friends; 2-5 now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-8 bereaved family of Sarah Waldeen Martindale: her parents, Bob and 2-9 Jane Martindale; her sisters, Cyndy Strickland, Beverly Horvit, 2-10 and Leigh Anne Martindale; her brothers, Rob and Carlton Martindale; 2-11 and her maternal grandmother, Waldeen Thomson; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-13 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-14 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, 2-15 it do so in memory of Sarah Waldeen Martindale. 2-16 Luna 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 16, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Secretary of the Senate 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate