SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 461

In Memory

of

Douley Ray Graham

WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the loss of Douley Ray Graham of Gardendale, who died on February 4, 2009, at the age of 58; and

WHEREAS, Born in Manila, Arkansas, on August 20, 1950, to Lloyd and Lorraine DeHart Edmiston, Mr. Graham was blessed with a large family and many friends whose affection greatly enhanced his life; and

WHEREAS, Although he was taken far too soon, Douley Ray Graham will be forever remembered by all those whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Douley Ray Graham and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his sons, Jimmy Ray Erwin, Kyle Graham and his wife, Brittany, and Joseph Phlugee; to his daughters, Karen Werldaucher, Rachel Edmiston, and Amanda Hill; to his brothers, Herbert Graham and his wife, Ginger, Phillip Graham and his wife, Elva, Terry Graham and his wife, Diane, Gary Graham and his wife, Virginia, and Charlie Graham and his wife, Diane; to his sisters, Sandra Gross, Kaye Bryant and her husband, Jack, and Fay Edmiston and her husband, Ike; to his 10 grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Douley Ray Graham.

Huffman

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2009, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate