SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 982

In Memory

of

Eva Marie Mosby

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Eva Marie Mosby, who died April 23, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Eva Marie married James E. Mosby, Jr., in 1936, one year after she graduated from Tillotson College; and

WHEREAS, She and her late husband worked closely together as educators and church and community volunteers for many years; they were two of the five founding members of Holy Cross Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, A leader in her community, Mrs. Mosby was active with Catholic Charities, Caritas, Texas Conference of Churches, the Austin Historic Landmark Commission, the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, Ladies of Charity of Austin, the American Red Cross, and many other organizations; and

WHEREAS, Noted for her charm, her kindness, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest, Eva Marie Mosby made a significant difference in the lives of others; she was a dearly loved mother and grandmother, and she will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Eva Marie Mosby: her daughters and sons-in-law, Eva Marie and James Hill, Mary Bacon, Bernadette and William Cay, Gloria Aldridge, and Naomi White; her son and daughters-in-law, Gerard and Lynetta Mosby and Grace Mosby; her sister, Marjorie Harp; and her 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the members of 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 Eva Marie Mosby.

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 8, 2007, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate