SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 677

In Memory

of

Tamara Farris Gordon

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Tamara Farris "Tammy" Gordon, who died March 25, 2013, at the age of 48; and

WHEREAS, Tamara Lynn Farris was born November 15, 1964; she attended Fort Worth Country Day School before graduating from Arlington Heights High School; she went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University and a law degree from Saint Mary's University; and

WHEREAS, She began her law career at the Cantey Hanger Law Offices; in 1992, she joined her father in the practice of law at the firm of Farris and Gordon, where she worked for over 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Active in community affairs, she was a volunteer at the Fort Worth Stock Show for more than 25 years and served on the board of Casa Mañana Theatre; she was also a member of the American Lung Association of Texas, the American Heart Association, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; and

WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she gave unselfishly to others, and her generous spirit and enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and

WHEREAS, She was a devoted mother, daughter, and sister, 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, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Tamara Farris Gordon; 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 Tamara Farris Gordon. Davis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 16, 2013, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate