SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 99

In Memory

of

Leona Horn

WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Leona Horn of Mineola, who passed away on July 17, 2016, at the age of 93; and

WHEREAS, The beloved daughter of Elisha and Vadie Whatley, the former Leona Whatley was born on October 16, 1922, in Hallsville; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan married Harvey Horn, and the couple became the proud parents of two children, Harvey and Patsy; with the passing years, Mrs. Horn had the pleasure of seeing her family grow to include two grandchildren, Derek and Jason, and five great-grandchildren, Alexis, Lorelei, Jordan, Caroline, and Blake; and

WHEREAS, Sustained by a deep and abiding faith, Mrs. Horn was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church of Lindale; and

WHEREAS, Leona Horn enjoyed a life that was rich in the intangibles that matter most, and she is deeply missed by all those who held her dear; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Leona Horn and extend deepest condolences to her family and friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Leona Horn.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 6, 2017, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate