H.R. No. 22 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A full and rewarding life came to a close with the 
passing of Wilma Louise Kendrick Lucas of Abilene on October 14, 
2004, at the age of 90; and
	WHEREAS, Born on July 18, 1914, in Albany, this native Texan 
spent her childhood on her father's cattle ranch and learned the 
value and pleasure of a job well done at an early age; proud of the 
ranching tradition into which she was born, she enjoyed helping her 
father show the first Polled Hereford steer to be named grand 
champion of the International Livestock Show in Chicago; and
	WHEREAS,  Following her graduation from Albany High School in 
1931, Ms. Lucas enrolled in Abilene Christian College, where she 
was involved with the GATA social club, the A Cappella Chorus, and 
the Melpomenian Players; this lovely lady was elected school beauty 
as well and represented Abilene at the 1934 Texas Cowboy Reunion at 
Stamford and as a princess at the 1933 Texas State Fair; and
	WHEREAS, Active in her community, Ms. Lucas shared her time 
and talents as a member of the Abilene Little Theater, the Abilene 
Garden Club, the League of Women Voters, the Junior League, the 
Women's Division of the West Texas Fair, and Highland Church of 
Christ; she proved her commitment to helping others by co-chairing 
the Community Chest Fund Drive, serving as chair of the Easter Seal 
Drive, and raising funds for the American Red Cross; moreover, Ms. 
Lucas demonstrated her love for her country by working with the 
World War II Disaster Planning Committee and creating the "Blue 
Bonnet Brigade," a group of Abilene women who organized activities 
for soldiers stationed at Camp Barkley; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, Ms. Lucas worked toward the passage of 
legislation in 1951 that outlawed the firing of BB guns within the 
city limits, and her successful efforts have undoubtedly protected 
countless Texans over the past five decades; and
	WHEREAS, Despite her many civic involvements, Ms. Lucas also 
pursued a successful 17-year career as a home economics instructor 
at Cooper High School and, after retirement, she helped manage her 
family's oil business; and
	WHEREAS, Wilma Louise Kendrick Lucas led such a rich and 
active life that more than 200 relatives, friends, and admirers 
joined her in celebrating her 90th birthday, and her legacy will 
surely live on in the many lives she touched and the many good works 
she performed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the memory of Wilma Louise Kendrick Lucas 
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her 
daughter, Linda Gregory, and her husband, Sid; to her son, Larry 
Lucas; to her brother, Phil Kendrick, Jr., and his wife, Kay; to her 
grandchildren, Estee and Greg Rinehart, Elissa and Scott Boeshart, 
and Aaron, Jessica, Brice, Nathan, and Tanner Lucas; to her four 
great-grandchildren; and to the other relatives and many friends of 
this much-loved woman; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Wilma 
Louise Kendrick Lucas.

                                                                          Hunter


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 22 was unanimously adopted by a rising 
vote of the House on February 3, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House