H.R. No. 72 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, With the passing of Lillie Foust on July 4, 2003, at 
the age of 95, the citizens of Grapevine lost a respected 
businesswoman and beloved community member; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Flower Mound, Mrs. Foust experienced early 
life as part of a self-sufficient family that raised or grew nearly 
everything it needed except coffee and spices; and
	WHEREAS, She later moved to Grapevine and married licensed 
funeral director J. E. Foust, Jr., and the couple bought his 
family's business--J. E. Foust & Son Funeral Directors; this lovely 
lady continued to be involved in the profession for many years in a 
variety of roles, and she was deeply admired for her business sense, 
kindness, and hard work; and
	WHEREAS, She took an active role in civic life as a member of 
the Grapevine Historical Society and GRACE, an agency that provides 
emergency aid; moreover, she will be fondly remembered for the 
homemade butter cakes and potato soup she lovingly made for others; 
and
	WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know Lillie Foust will 
long miss her generous and caring spirit, and she will surely be 
remembered with great affection for many years to come; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Lillie Foust and extend sincere sympathy to all those who mourn the 
passing of this cherished woman; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lillie 
Foust.

                                                                          Truitt


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 72 was unanimously adopted by a rising 
vote of the House on July 15, 2003.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House