SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 463


In Memory

of

Virginia Matthews Law

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Virginia Matthews Law, who 
died March 9, 2003, at the age of 81; and
	WHEREAS, Virginia was born October 22, 1921, in San Antonio 
to Lila Alice Combs Matthews and John Larkin Matthews, Sr.; she 
graduated from Jefferson High School and earned her bachelor's 
degree from The University of Texas, where she was a member of the 
Chi Omega Sorority; and
	WHEREAS, She was active in numerous civic organizations, 
including the Battle of the Flowers Association, the 
Military-Civilian Club, the National Society of the Colonial 
Dames of America, Friends of the McNay, the San Antonio Country 
Club, the History Club, the Monte Vista Garden Club, the Daughters
of the American Revolution, and the Daughters of the Republic of 
Texas; she was a charter member of the Assistance League of 
San Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mrs. Law was a member 
of Saint Luke's Episcopal Church for 53 years and served on 
Saint Mary's Altar Guild and the Saint Francis Guild; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Mrs. Law 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, She was a devoted 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 Virginia Matthews Law:  her daughters 
and sons-in-law, Nancy Matthews Law, Marian Law and 
Foard Townsend, and Eleanor Law and Keith O'Gorman; and her 
grandchildren, John Foard Townsend, Franklin Simpson Townsend, 
Virginia O'Gorman Dibrell, and Catherine Makepeace O'Gorman; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for 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 Virginia Matthews Law.
                                                                       Wentworth




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 27, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate