SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 854

In Memory

of

Louise Scarborough-Williams

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Louise Scarborough-Williams, who died April 27, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Scarborough-Williams was respected in her community for her many accomplishments; she enriched all who knew her with her kindness, enthusiasm, and joyful spirit; and

WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, generosity, and graciousness will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Scarborough-Williams was devoted to her family; she was the mother of Beverly Scarborough, Emily Scarborough Townsley, Maynard Scarborough, and Dawn Scarborough Pitts and the grandmother of India Townsley; and

WHEREAS, She will long be remembered with affection and admiration by all who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Louise Scarborough-Williams; 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 Louise Scarborough-Williams.

Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 6, 2009, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate