1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1176 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Edna Louise Taylor Miller 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-6 citizens of El Paso in mourning the loss of a dedicated citizen, 1-7 Edna Louise Taylor Miller, who died at age 82 on April 24, 1999; 1-8 and 1-9 WHEREAS, After graduating from El Paso High School, Edna 1-10 first attended Texas College of Mines and later transferred to 1-11 the University of Southern California, earning her bachelor of 1-12 arts degree in sociology in 1937; in 1968, Edna earned her master's 1-13 degree in history from The University of Texas at El Paso; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Like her parents before her, Edna was an inspired 1-15 civic leader; she worked tirelessly for community organizations 1-16 including the El Paso County Historical Society, the El Paso Art 1-17 Museum, and the local Parent-Teacher Association; and 1-18 WHEREAS, A woman of great intellect, Edna was also a gifted 1-19 educator, teaching philosophy, world religions, world history, and 1-20 marriage and the family; a particularly cherished pastime for Edna 1-21 was stargazing, and she happily shared information about this 1-22 passion with family and friends; and 2-1 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 2-2 Edna gave unselfishly of her time to others; El Paso will miss the 2-3 wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel of this beloved citizen; now, 2-4 therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family 2-7 of Edna Louise Taylor Miller: her sons, Mallory L. Miller, Jr., 2-8 and Paul Burke Miller; her daughter, Patricia Louise Miller; her 2-9 brother, Reymond Taylor; and her four grandchildren and four 2-10 great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-12 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-13 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, 2-14 it do so in memory of Edna Louise Taylor Miller. 2-15 Shapleigh 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 President of the Senate 2-18 I hereby certify that the above 2-19 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-20 on May 29, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Secretary of the Senate 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Member, Texas Senate