SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 98


In Memory

of

Dr. Carole Durrett Graham


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Amarillo in mourning the loss of Dr. Carole Durrett Graham, 
who died on April 12, 2004, at the age of 41; and

	WHEREAS, Carole Durrett was born in Amarillo on 
January 8, 1963; she graduated as the class salutatorian of 
Tascosa High School in 1981 and received the first Joni Whitlock 
Scholarship; she studied at Texas A&M University and Amarillo 
College; and

	WHEREAS, Carole graduated from West Texas A&M University 
in 1985 and from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 
School of Medicine in 1989; she received her license as a medical 
doctor in Texas in 1991; in 1993, she married Raymond Scott Graham,
with whom she shared a loving marriage; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Graham practiced medicine in Amarillo with a 
specialization in psychiatry until her health required her to 
retire; she participated in many different professional and 
social organizations, including Morning Star and the HOST program
of the Amarillo Independent School District; she also served as a 
member of the board of directors of the Amarillo Area Foundation 
for many years; and

	WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Carole Graham gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her 
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those 
who knew her; and

	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, she was a member of the First 
Church of Christ Scientist; and

	WHEREAS, Carole Graham lived her life to the fullest, and 
her valor in the face of her illness was an inspiration to others; 
she was a devoted wife, and she leaves behind memories that 
will be treasured forever by her family and many friends; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Carole Durrett Graham:  her 
husband, Raymond Scott Graham; her mother, Patricia Patton Durrett;
her brothers, John Randall, Robert, Allen, and Louis Durrett; and 
her eight nephews and seven nieces; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Carole Durrett Graham.
                                                                         Seliger




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 6, 2004, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate