1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 559 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Mary Carolyn Randle 1-6 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate joins the citizens of Big Spring 1-7 in mourning the loss of newspaper columnist Mary Carolyn Randle, 1-8 who died on February 28, 2001, at the age of 71; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A native of Oklahoma, Mrs. Randle was born on 1-10 March 6, 1929, in Wellston; she graduated from the High School 1-11 Adjunct of Central State College in Edmond, Oklahoma; and 1-12 WHEREAS, This talented lady attended Central State College 1-13 and Howard College, and she had worked for American Fina Pipeline 1-14 for 35 years until her retirement; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mary married Adrian Randle on April 16, 1948, and 1-16 the couple had celebrated their golden anniversary in April, 1998; 1-17 Mr. and Mrs. Randle both loved to travel, and often her column 1-18 would reflect this; and 1-19 WHEREAS, An inspired journalist, Mrs. Randle had written a 1-20 column for the Big Spring Herald since 1992; in recent years, 2-1 her column had appeared in the "life!" section; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Mary Randle wrote about her interests and hobbies; 2-3 she was a voracious reader and had an incomparable zest for life 2-4 along with an abiding thirst for knowledge; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Mrs. Randle loved to cook, and she was interested 2-6 in gourmet cuisine; Mary was a dedicated gardener and 2-7 horticulturalist; and 2-8 WHEREAS, A faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church, 2-9 she had been active in all facets of church life; and 2-10 WHEREAS, A devoted wife, Mary is remembered for the 2-11 affection, confidence, and loyalty she inspired in those with 2-12 whom she was associated; and 2-13 WHEREAS, A respected and beloved member of her community, 2-14 Mary Randle will be remembered for her devotion to her family, 2-15 friends, profession, and community; she leaves a legacy of 2-16 compassion and commitment which will be cherished by those who 2-17 knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it 2-18 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-19 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to her 2-20 husband, Adrian Randle, and her many cousins; and, be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-22 the loved ones of Mary Carolyn Randle as an expression of deepest 2-23 sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns 3-1 this day, it do so in memory of Mary Carolyn Randle. 3-2 Duncan 3-3 ______________________________________ 3-4 President of the Senate 3-5 I hereby certify that the above 3-6 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-7 on March 26, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-8 ______________________________________ 3-9 Secretary of the Senate 3-10 ______________________________________ 3-11 Member, Texas Senate