SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 140

In Memory

of

Frances Heard Billups

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Frances Heard Billups, who died June 20, 2011, at the age of 82; and

WHEREAS, Frances Heard was born November 18, 1928, to Cyrus L. and Marguerite Heard; she graduated from Alamo Heights High School and Southern Methodist University; she married Brigadier General James S. Billups, Jr., who preceded her in death; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Billups was dedicated to her work as a homemaker and as a leader in her community; she was a member of The Argyle and the San Antonio Country Club, and she was a lifetime supporter of the San Antonio Symphony and the Ballet Conservatory of South Texas; and

WHEREAS, She was a devout Christian and a member of First Presbyterian Church; an exemplary lady who was generous and compassionate, she was an avid supporter of Operation Comfort and the Wounded Warriors Project; and

WHEREAS, Frances Billups gave unselfishly to others and was beloved by her family and friends, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by all who were privileged to share in her life; 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 Frances Heard Billups: her children, LeAnn Billups, Liza B. Lewis, James S. Billups III, Francesca B. Mannix, and Marcella B. Symington; and her 13 grandchildren; 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 Frances Billups.

Wentworth

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 28, 2011, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate