R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Frances Peters Eastham of Waxahachie 1-2 on October 11, 2000, at the age of 88, brought a profound sense of 1-3 loss to the family and many friends of this esteemed woman, but her 1-4 legacy of community service will continue to contribute to the 1-5 well-being of this state for years to come; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Mrs. Eastham was a life-long resident of Waxahachie 1-7 who was born in 1912; her diverse background included majoring in 1-8 math at Trinity University in Waxahachie and working as a reporter 1-9 for the Waxahachie Daily Light; she also volunteered as a civil 1-10 defense trainer during World War II; and 1-11 WHEREAS, This benevolent woman had a distinguished record of 1-12 community service and donated her time and considerable talents to 1-13 numerous civic-oriented organizations; she was a longtime member of 1-14 the First United Methodist Church, where she served as a trustee on 1-15 the administrative board, chaired the memorial committee, and was 1-16 the superintendent of the junior and intermediate departments at 1-17 the Sunday School; and 1-18 WHEREAS, She was the first woman to chair the Waxahachie 1-19 Community Chest, was involved in various capacities with the Girl 1-20 Scouts of America, and established Waxahachie's summer youth 1-21 programs; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Mrs. Eastham held a number of important positions 1-23 with worthy organizations; she served as president of the 1-24 Waxahachie Junior Service League, Shakespeare Club, and the City 2-1 Federation of Women's Clubs; moreover, she was accorded the 2-2 prestigious distinction of being named First Lady of Waxahachie in 2-3 1958 for her many good works and deeds; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Widely respected and admired for her compassion, 2-5 vision, and character, Mrs. Eastham enjoyed a special place in the 2-6 hearts of countless people; her valuable efforts to create a better 2-7 community for everyone made a positive and lasting difference in 2-8 Waxahachie and the Lone Star State; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Mrs. Eastham loved to travel and visited every 2-10 continent but Antartica; she enjoyed Christmas cruises with her 2-11 children and grandchildren and was an avid bridge player; although 2-12 she is deeply missed, her bright spirit and enduring legacy live on 2-13 in all those whose lives she touched; now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-15 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Frances Peters 2-16 Eastham and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: 2-17 to her daughters Evelyn Eastham Pitts and her husband, the 2-18 Honorable Jim Pitts, and Ellen Zinn and her husband, Tim Zinn; to 2-19 her grandchildren, Duffy Bloemendal and her husband, Dr. Scott 2-20 Bloemendal, Ashley Pitts, Ryan Pitts, and Jacqueline Zinn; and to 2-21 her other relatives and many friends; and, be it further 2-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-23 prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of 2-24 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-25 Mrs. Frances Eastham. Pitts _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 512 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 5, 2001. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House