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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 18
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In Memory |
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of |
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Nancy Lambert Lewis |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Nancy Lambert Lewis, who died |
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December 14, 2018; and |
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WHEREAS, Nancy Lewis was an exemplary citizen whose love of |
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life and enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest were a source |
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of inspiration to others; she had many interests and passions and |
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was a champion for the oppressed members of society; and |
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WHEREAS, At the age of 14, she met her beloved husband of |
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nearly 60 years, Raymond Lewis, and the couple was blessed with |
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two children, Laura and John; her grandchildren, Alex and Megan, |
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were a source of much pride and joy for her; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas and a member |
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of Phi Beta Kappa, she enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as an |
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educator; she served as a middle school counselor for many years, |
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and her belief that every moment in life was an opportunity to |
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teach and share wisdom had a profound impact on the lives of |
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countless students; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis was an accomplished musician who |
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toured with the Melody Maids singing group as a young woman; she |
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was a devoted Texas Longhorn fan, and she loved to travel; she |
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visited all 50 states and toured many countries around the world; |
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she was a proud yellow dog Democrat; and |
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WHEREAS, A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she |
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leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her |
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family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Nancy Lambert Lewis; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Nancy Lewis. |
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Watson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 22, 2019, by |
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a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |