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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 963
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                               Mary Arnsworth
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
 1-7     citizens of Houston in mourning the passing of a beloved citizen,
 1-8     Mary Arnsworth, who died April 21, 2001, at the age of 86; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Devoting her life to her family and friends, this
1-10     loving and gracious individual will be fondly remembered for her
1-11     generosity of spirit and her deep sense of purpose; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Born August 8, 1914, in Dobbin, Texas,
1-13     Mary Roberson was the daughter of Johnny and Emma Jane Roberson;
1-14     she accepted Christ into her life at an early age and believed
1-15     strongly in practicing her faith in her daily life; and
1-16           WHEREAS, After marrying the late Otis Arnsworth on
1-17     September 26, 1939, the devoted couple enjoyed many years of
1-18     happiness raising the six children with which they were blessed;
1-19     and
1-20           WHEREAS, Having given so generously of herself throughout
1-21     her allotted time on earth, this remarkable woman leaves a legacy
 2-1     of dedication and commitment that will live on in the memories of
 2-2     all those whose lives she touched; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-4     77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
 2-5     family of Mary Arnsworth:  her children, Barbara Walton,
 2-6     Ruth Arnsworth, Ada Thomas, Anita Arnsworth-Williams, and
 2-7     Joseph Arnsworth; her stepsons, Edward Arnsworth, Sr., and
 2-8     Earl Arnsworth; and her 26 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren,
 2-9     and 14 great-great-grandchildren; and, be it further
2-10           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-11     the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy
2-12     from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
2-13     day, it do so in memory of Mary Arnsworth.
2-14                                                                   Ellis
2-15                                  ______________________________________
2-16                                         President of the Senate
2-17                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-18                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-19                                  on May 8, 2001, by a rising vote.
2-20                                  ______________________________________
2-21                                         Secretary of the Senate
2-22                                  ______________________________________
2-23                                           Member, Texas Senate