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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 678


In Memory

of

Jane Lewis Maverick McMillan


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Jane Lewis Maverick McMillan,
who died March 21, 2003, at the age of 89; and

	WHEREAS, A member of a prominent Texas family, Jane Maverick 
was born October 6, 1913, in San Antonio to Albert Maverick, Jr., 
and Lillian Williams Maverick; her father was a former Bexar County 
commissioner; her great-grandfather was Samuel A. Maverick, a 
signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence; and her uncle was 
the late Maury Maverick, a former mayor of San Antonio and member 
of the United States Congress; and

	WHEREAS, Jane attended San Antonio Junior College and the 
University of the Incarnate Word, and she was one of three women 
to earn a law degree from The University of Texas School of Law in 
1936; she married her law school classmate William B. McMillan in 
1940; and

	WHEREAS, Jane practiced law for approximately seven years 
and worked for the Office of Price Administration during 
World War II; she later earned her teaching credentials and taught
at Coker, Saint Luke's Episcopal, and Laura Steele elementary 
schools in San Antonio over a 15-year period; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Jane McMillan was a former 
president of the San Antonio Bar Auxiliary and was a member of 
the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the Boysville Thrift Shop 
Auxiliary, the Battle of Flowers Association, and the San Antonio 
Conservation Society; and

	WHEREAS, In the late 1950s, Jane helped to create 
"anticuchos," the cubed sirloin beef tips on a stick that became 
a popular snack for the city's Fiesta celebration at a "Night In 
Old San Antonio"; and

	WHEREAS, A woman of great energy, spirit, and creativity, 
Jane always followed her dreams, including attending law school 
at a time when most women were discouraged from having careers; 
and

	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Jane was a member of 
Saint Mark's and Christ Episcopal churches; and

	WHEREAS, Jane McMillan lived her life to the fullest and 
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 Jane Lewis Maverick McMillan:  her daughter 
and son-in-law, Mary McMillan Fisher and Lewis F. Fisher; her 
grandson, William M. Fisher, and his wife, Mariana M. Fisher; her 
grandson, Maverick F. Fisher; her sister, Lillian Padgitt; her 
brother, Albert Maverick III; and numerous nieces and nephews; 
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 Jane Lewis Maverick McMillan.
                                                                       Wentworth




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 25, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate