SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 53
In Memory
of
Margaret Rhodes Cowen
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Margaret Rhodes Cowen,
who died January 14, 2003, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Rhodes was born on September 5, 1916,
in Charleston, South Carolina, to Daniel and Alice Rhodes; she
graduated from Burke High School; in 1933, she married the late
Arthur Lewis, and the couple was blessed with three children; she
married the late Reverend James E. Cowen on June 11, 1953, and
spent many happy years in a loving marriage with him; and
WHEREAS, She worked for many years as a seamstress for
Bandbox and Condon's Department Store; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Margaret was a life member of
the Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, where she
served unselfishly and untiringly for many years; she was
president of the Pastor's Aide Club and a member of the
Stewardess Board, the Missionary Society, and the
Inter-generational Gospel Choir; after she moved to Austin in
1995, she joined the Grant African Methodist Episcopal Worship
Center; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Cowen was a devoted wife, mother,
and grandmother, 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, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Margaret Rhodes Cowen: her daughter,
Arthuree L. Quander, and her husband, Dr. Joseph P. Quander, Jr.;
her sister, Martha Hoyle; her sister-in-law, Elnora Rhodes; her
brother-in-law, Isaac Washington; her 15 grandchildren and
six great-grandchildren; her special and devoted niece,
Brenda Grant; and her many other loving family members; 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 Margaret Rhodes Cowen.
Barrientos
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 23, 2003, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate