SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 19
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Jean Webb
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Jean Webb, who died
  June 18, 2013, at the age of 78; and
 
         WHEREAS, Jean Webb was born February 11, 1935, in Port
  Arthur, to Dorothy and H. A. Hefner; she was an honors graduate of
  Graham High School and earned bachelor's and master's degrees
  from North Texas State University; and
 
         WHEREAS, She married Lieutenant Billy Gean Webb, a United
  States Marine Corps pilot, in 1958; the couple lived in different
  locales in California and Texas until 1965, when they settled in
  Fort Worth; they were blessed with four daughters and with
  grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Webb enjoyed a long and productive career as
  an educator; she taught for 35 years at Fort Worth Country Day
  School, where her ability to motivate her students instilled in
  them an appreciation of challenge and a lifelong love of
  learning; and
 
         WHEREAS, After her retirement from teaching, she remained
  active at the school, directing its alumni efforts for many years
  and serving as chair of the school's archives; she played an
  important role in planning the school's 50th anniversary
  celebration, and the Jean Webb Alumni Service Award was
  established in her honor; and
 
         WHEREAS, She was active in a number of professional and civic
  organizations, including the Iota Pi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma,
  Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library, and the Casa Mañana Board
  of Directors; a devout Christian who practiced her faith in her
  daily life, she was a member of First United Methodist Church, where
  she held numerous leadership positions; and
 
         WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
  gave generously to others, and her wisdom, her charismatic
  personality, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the
  fullest will not be forgotten; and
 
         WHEREAS, She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and
  grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be
  treasured forever by her family and countless friends; now,
  therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences
  to the bereaved family of Jean Webb; 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 Jean Webb.
 
  Davis
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on July 9, 2013, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate