SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 29

In Memory

of

Jean Gatling Phillips

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the

Jean Gatling Phillips, who died May 29, 2011, at the age of 93; and

WHEREAS, A fourth-generation Texan on both sides of her family, Jean Gatling Phillips moved with her family to the Rio Grande Valley in 1921; she graduated from McAllen High School and attended The University of Texas; and

WHEREAS, She married Fred Phillips, Jr., in 1937, and the couple raised five children in McAllen; after her children were grown, she returned to school and earned a degree from Pan American University and taught kindergarten at Navarro Elementary School for 10 years; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Phillips was a devout Christian who practiced her faith in her daily life; she and her husband were

WHEREAS, A woman of courage, grace, and compassion, she gave generously to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and

WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Jean Gatling Phillips; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jean Gatling Phillips.

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 13, 2011, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate