SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 850


In Memory

of

Adele Cherry Carnahan


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Adele Cherry Carnahan, who 
died recently at the age of 89; and

	WHEREAS, Adele was born December 1, 1915, in Dierks, Arkansas,
to Jesse and Clellie Mae Cherry; she graduated as a registered 
nurse from Saint Joseph's Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in 
1938; and

	WHEREAS, Adele entered the United States Army in
1939 and rose to the rank of first lieutenant; there she met
Captain Richard Henry Carnahan, and they were married in 1940; 
their postings included Carlisle Barracks in Pennsylvania and 
Mitchell Field in New York; and

	WHEREAS, The couple settled in San Antonio after World War II;
while Dick established his private practice as a dentist, Adele 
began a career with the San Antonio Independent School District 
spanning 30 years as a school nurse, teacher, and counselor; and

	WHEREAS, During her tenure as a teacher, she earned a 
master's degree in psychology from Trinity University in 1968 and a 
master's degree in education from Our Lady of the Lake University 
in 1972; she became a licensed professional counselor and was 
awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award as School Counselor from 
the San Antonio Independent School District; and

	WHEREAS, Active in civic affairs, Adele was a member of the 
San Antonio Assistance League and served as president of the
San Antonio Dental Auxiliary; the Carnahans were a founding 
family of Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, and Adele served with 
the Altar Guild and the Stephen Ministry and as a Lay Reader; and

	WHEREAS, Her wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be 
forgotten by those who knew her; Adele was a devoted wife and 
mother, and she leaves behind countless memories that will be 
cherished by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Adele Cherry Carnahan:  her husband, Richard Carnahan; her
son, Richard Carnahan, Jr.; her daughters, Susan Cherry Hawthorne 
and Peggy Taylor; and her seven grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren; 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 Adele Cherry Carnahan.
                                                         Wentworth, Van de Putte




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 11, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate