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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 171

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay 
tribute to Lee Ruth Graves Campbell on the grand occasion of her 
87th birthday; and

	WHEREAS, Lee Ruth, affectionately known as "Grammy," is 
noted for her charm and generosity of spirit, and she is a 
respected resident of Goldthwaite; and

	WHEREAS, Born to Tom Brown Graves and Rachel Amber Sullivan 
Graves on February 14, 1916, in Mills County, Lee Ruth Graves was 
one of six children; her siblings are Dr. Thomas Clark Graves, 
Mrs. Mabel Lillian Shetlar, Dr. John Reese Graves, Dr. Samuel 
Worth Graves, and Mrs. Amber Florence Turner; and

	WHEREAS, Lee Ruth Graves married Howard Burns Campbell on 
July 18, 1942, in San Marcos, Texas; their children, Kay Claire 
Harward, Cecil Clark Campbell, and Sam Charles Campbell, and
their grandchildren, Heather Lee Harward, Mary Catherine Campbell,
Charles Cary Campbell, Clark Thomas Campbell, and Luci Claire 
Campbell, have been the source of much pride and joy; and

	WHEREAS, Lee Ruth earned a bachelor's degree from
Southwest Texas State University in 1939 and taught school for 
nearly 30 years; now retired, she is an active member and past 
president of the Mills County Retired Teachers Association; and

	WHEREAS, Known for her enthusiasm for living each day
to the fullest, Lee Ruth participates in numerous community 
activities; she is dedicated to her work as a member of the
Mills County Historical Commission, and she has devoted countless
hours to the construction and maintenance of the Mills County 
Civic Center; she is also a member of the Mills County Chamber of 
Commerce and a faithful volunteer at the Mills County Museum; and

	WHEREAS, She is a member of the Self Culture Club and the 
Daughters of the American Revolution; a former board member of 
the Central Texas Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, she 
has also given generously of her time and energy as a volunteer 
for the community's literacy program; and

	WHEREAS, She is a lifelong member of the First United 
Methodist Church in Goldthwaite, where she participates in 
United Methodist Women and sings in the choir; and

	WHEREAS, Greatly admired for her gifts as a gardener, 
Lee Ruth brings beauty to her home and to her neighborhood by 
filling her yard with irises, geraniums, caladiums, herbs, 
bluebonnets, and many green plants; and

	WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community, 
Lee Ruth is noted for her intelligence, her wit, her strength, 
and her unconditional love of others; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby recognize Lee Ruth Graves Campbell as a 
treasured citizen of Goldthwaite and our state and extend to her 
best wishes on the joyful occasion of her 87th birthday; and, be 
it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as a memento of this special day.
                                                                 Averitt, Fraser




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 13, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate