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78S20248 JNC-D

By:  Lewis                                                        H.R. No. 203



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Nadine Lois Spencer Cary of Fort 
Worth on August 2, 2003, at the age of 82, has deeply saddened the 
family and many friends of this beloved woman; and
	WHEREAS, Born July 24, 1921, in Karnack, she graduated from 
Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas and went on to attend 
Wiley College in Marshall; Mrs. Cary subsequently enjoyed a 
successful 28-year career with the Fort Worth Independent School 
District as a secretary in local schools until her retirement; and
	WHEREAS, A woman who treasured her religious beliefs, she was 
a valued congregant of Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, where 
for many years she was a member of the choir; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Cary shared 58 years with her husband, Reby 
Cary, whom she lovingly supported throughout his three terms in the 
Texas House of Representatives; a proud and devoted mother, she 
nurtured and sustained her daughter Faith with tenderness, insight, 
and wisdom; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to caring for her family, Mrs. Cary gave 
generously of her time and many talents to a host of worthwhile 
community endeavors; LINKS, Inc., the Maid and Matron Club, Fort 
Worth Republican Women, and the Bunche-Ellington Club were among 
the numerous organizations that benefited from her tireless 
enthusiasm; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout her lifetime, Nadine Cary devoted 
herself to family, friends, and community; those who were 
privileged to share her life will surely miss her presence and hold 
dear the memories of her warmth, affection, and understanding; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Nadine Lois Spencer Cary and extend sincere sympathy to her family: 
to her husband, the Honorable Reby Cary; to her daughter, Faith 
Cary-Ellis; to her brothers, B. J. Spencer, Jr., and Oscar Lee 
Spencer; to her sisters, Odetta Russeau, Jean Spencer, Brenda 
Walker, Sandra Taylor, and Mary Dell Evans; to her grandchildren, 
Caleb Larkin, Lauren Larkin, and Blaine Ellis; to her 
great-granddaughter, Nadia Analie Larkin; and to her other 
relatives and many friends; 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 Nadine Lois 
Spencer Cary.