84R7450 BPG-D
 
  By: Giddings H.R. No. 273
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss and
  celebrating the life of Ruby Mae Turner of Houston, who passed away
  on December 21, 2014, at the age of 90; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Washington County, Mrs. Turner was born
  on August 12, 1924; she was joined in matrimony to Eddie Turner, and
  in 1954, she and her husband bought a house in the Garden City Park
  area of the Acres Homes community; the couple became the parents of
  nine treasured children, and they shared a fulfilling marriage
  until Mr. Turner's untimely passing in 1968; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Turner worked for many years at the Rice Hotel
  in downtown Houston; although she never learned to drive, she
  always found a way to get her sons and daughters where they needed
  to go, and she absolutely insisted on paying any friend who might
  offer a ride; she was completely dedicated to her children and
  ensured that all their needs were met; and
         WHEREAS, After moving to Houston, Mrs. Turner worshipped at
  Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church and then at New Bethel
  Missionary Baptist Church before joining Mt. Ararat Missionary
  Baptist Church; she continued to live in her beloved house on
  Stallings Drive, and even when it was being renovated, she firmly
  refused to move out, so the contractors were obliged to complete the
  project in stages; two of her sons resided with her, and she served
  as their legal guardian and handled all of their medical and
  financial matters until her health began to decline; when her
  memory faded, she still liked to join in singing her favorite song,
  "This Little Light of Mine," and her children ensured that she could
  remain in her home, which was ever her refuge and the gathering
  place for her cherished family; and
         WHEREAS, Ruby Turner inspired others through her fierce
  independence and her deep devotion to her family and faith, and she
  will forever hold a special place in the hearts of all who were
  fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ruby Mae Turner and
  extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
  children, Pearlie Marie Tyrone, Leon "Mike" Turner and his wife,
  Linda, Alfred "Charles" Turner, Patricia Turner, Clifford Turner,
  State Representative Sylvester Turner, Robert Turner, Jacqueline
  Turner, and Donald Ray Turner; to her stepchildren, Madie Thompson
  and Everett Turner; to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
  great-great-grandchildren; and to her many other relatives and
  friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ruby Mae
  Turner.