H.R. No. 950



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Martha Humphries of Houston on March 
16, 2003, at the age of 65, has deeply saddened the family and many 
friends of this beloved woman; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Louisiana, she was born on January 20, 
1938, in Winnfield, the third child of Morris and Louise Connor; Ms. 
Humphries moved to Houston in 1965 and embarked on a successful 
career with SWBell Yellow Pages that spanned 33 years; during her 
notable tenure, this accomplished woman took on the post of 
telemarketing sales manager, and she earned the respect of all who 
were privileged to work with her; and
	WHEREAS, Passionately devoted to her family, Ms. Humphries 
took great pride in her two sons, Wayne and Gregg Humphries, and 
delighted in the joys of grandparenting Christopher and Holly 
Humphries; and
	WHEREAS, Those who shared in the life of Martha Humphries  
will long miss her friendship, and she will surely be remembered 
with great affection and admiration for many years to come; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Martha Humphries and 
extend sincere sympathy to her loved ones, including Wayne 
Humphries, Heather Humphries, Gregg Humphries, Roger Page, 
Christopher Humphries, Holly Humphries, Thomas W. Humphries, Sr., 
Billy Connor, Marcella Connor, Johnny Connor, Marilyn Connor, Mary 
Porter, Beth Pittman, Ross Pittman, and her other relatives and 
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 Martha 
Humphries.

                                                                           Bohac


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 950 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 23, 2003.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House