79R14000 BJM-D

By:  Bohac                                                        H.R. No. 1396



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful moments and 
meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family of Athalene 
Miller Griffin of Sherwood, Arkansas, who died on March 31, 2001, at 
the age of 82; and
	WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Marble Falls, Mrs. Griffin 
was born in 1918 in Abilene and attended Hardin-Simmons University, 
where she was an honor student, before earning a degree from The 
University of Texas at El Paso; following her education, Mrs. 
Griffin enjoyed a long and rewarding career as an educator; and
	WHEREAS, This notable woman was married to Walter E. "Dick" 
Griffin for many years, and she took great pride in her four 
children, including the late Sharla Griffin, seven grandchildren, 
and two great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Griffin was known and admired for her strength 
of character, as well as for the kindness and compassion she 
bestowed on all who were privileged to know her; moreover, she was a 
woman of spiritual depth who drew great comfort and sustenance from 
her faith; and
	WHEREAS, Athalene Griffin will long be remembered for her 
selfless devotion to her family and friends, and although she is 
greatly missed, her legacy lives on in the hearts of those whose 
lives she so richly blessed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Athalene 
Miller Griffin and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her 
family: to her sons, Richard and Kenneth Griffin; to her daughter, 
Janis West; to her grandchildren, Richard, Ross, Rosalind, and 
Travis Griffin, Madeline and Dinah West, and Jenny Bergeron; to her 
great–grandchildren, Ian and Samantha Griffin; to her sister, 
Claire Scott; and to her other relatives and friends; 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 Athalene 
Miller Griffin.