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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1110


In Memory

of

Lois Ruth Buckner


	WHEREAS, A full and generous life has come to an end with 
the passing of Lois Ruth Buckner of Corpus Christi on May 26, 2005,
at the age of 90; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mrs. Buckner was born on
September 16, 1914, in Loraine, and during the course of her time on
this earth, she was witness to sweeping and unprecedented change 
in this state, the nation, and the world over; and
	WHEREAS, Her partner in love and in life was J. E. Buckner, 
with whom she owned and operated the trucking company that bore 
his name, and their union grew in mutual love and admiration with 
each passing year until his death; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Buckner was a member of the community of 
faith at River Hills Baptist Church, where she will be greatly 
missed by her fellow worshipers; and
	WHEREAS, Although family and friends are saddened by the 
loss of this esteemed Texan, she leaves behind a legacy to 
treasure for those who held her dear; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Lois Ruth Buckner
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family:  her son 
and daughter-in-law, Noble and Kathy Buckner; her daughters and 
sons-in-law, Nita and W. G. "Billy" Haney and Gaynell and John Harrell;
her brothers and sisters-in-law, Stelvin and Marie Kidd and
Woodrow and Reba Kidd; her 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren,
and 6 great-great-grandchildren; and her other relatives and 
friends; 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 Senate 
adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lois Ruth Buckner.
                                                                           Janek




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 30, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate