1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1167 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Loretta June McClure 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Bastrop in mourning the loss of cherished community 1-8 leader Loretta June McClure, who died May 18, 2001; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born in Pennsylvania on May 19, 1924, Loretta 1-10 married B. Spencer McClure in 1941; they lived and traveled in 1-11 South America and the islands of the Caribbean before settling 1-12 in San Antonio in 1950 to raise their family; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Loretta retired with her husband first to 1-14 Floresville in 1976 and then four years later, to Bastrop, where 1-15 she became one of the town's most active and beloved citizens; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, A woman of abundant talents, Loretta was well 1-18 known for her industriousness and energy; a highly regarded 1-19 therapist, she worked with mentally disabled children and adults 1-20 for six years; later in life, she earned her diploma as a 1-21 licensed vocational nurse and began a second career in obstetrical 2-1 nursing; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Accomplished in painting and ceramics, Loretta 2-3 also found time to develop her skills as an equestrian and a dancer; 2-4 she participated in many South Texas trail rides and was an active 2-5 member of the famed Bastrop Opera House; and 2-6 WHEREAS, She excelled in so many of the interests and 2-7 passions she pursued over the years, but foremost among Loretta's 2-8 life accomplishments were her children; a gracious and loving 2-9 mother, she took supreme joy in her role as matriarch of the 2-10 McClure family; and 2-11 WHEREAS, Always one to take an active role in supporting her 2-12 community, Loretta donated her time and energies in the Bastrop 2-13 First Christian Church, the Bastrop Senior Center, the Bastrop 2-14 Opera House, and the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce; and 2-15 WHEREAS, A true lady, who lived her life with energy and 2-16 passion, Loretta leaves her family and many friends memories 2-17 that they will treasure forever; the State of Texas was truly 2-18 fortunate to have counted this unique and spirited individual 2-19 as one of its citizens; now, therefore, be it 2-20 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-21 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family 2-22 of Loretta June McClure: her children, Spencer F. McClure, 2-23 Cheryl L. McClure, and Steven C. McClure; and her five grandchildren 3-1 and her two great-grandchildren; and, be it further 3-2 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her 3-3 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, 3-4 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 3-5 Loretta June McClure. 3-6 Barrientos 3-7 ______________________________________ 3-8 President of the Senate 3-9 I hereby certify that the above 3-10 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-11 on May 23, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-12 ______________________________________ 3-13 Secretary of the Senate 3-14 ______________________________________ 3-15 Member, Texas Senate