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79R3963 BJM-D

By:  Jones of Dallas                                              H.R. No. 139



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Audry Mae Owens Gardner on September 
30, 2004, at the age of 73, has brought a profound loss to the family 
and many friends of this beloved woman; and
	WHEREAS, Born on June 8, 1931, in Linden to Alfred Owens and 
Jewel Mae Rand, Audry Mae Owens wed Lawrence E. Gardner on December 
11, 1947, and together the couple enjoyed a loving marriage that 
would span more than 56 years and be blessed with three sons, 
Edward, Don Wayne, and Lawrence Gardner, Jr.; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to her role in helping to raise a fine 
family, Mrs. Gardner was also devoted to her community, and she was 
affiliated with both the National Association of Negro Business and 
Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., and the South Central Dallas 
chapter of the Top Ladies of Distinction; and
	WHEREAS, This devout woman was also a valued congregant of 
Good Street Missionary Baptist Church, where she attended services 
regularly for nearly 50 years and was a member of the Miller-King 
Bible class, the Deacon Wives, and the Mission Society; and
	WHEREAS, In all aspects of her life, Mrs. Gardner exemplified 
the highest ideals of integrity, compassion, and service, and she 
will long be remembered for her zest for life and her love of family 
and community; although she will be greatly missed, her legacy will 
live on in the hearts of those whose lives were touched by her 
friendship and affection; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Audry Mae 
Owens Gardner and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her 
family: to her husband, Lawrence E. Gardner; to her son, Edward E. 
Gardner; to her siblings, Alfred Owens, Jr., Brig Owens, David 
Owens, Marvin Owens, Ted Owens, Dorothy Owens Whitehurst, Shirley 
Owens McClanahan, Raymond Bolden, Jimmy Lee Bolden, Willie Sims 
Bolden, and Jimmy Lawrence Bolden; to her daughter-in-law, Sylvia 
Gardner; to her grandchildren, Angela, Ashley, and Alicia Gardner; 
to her uncle, Willie E. Owens; and to her other friends and 
relatives; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Audry Mae 
Owens Gardner.