SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 51
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Mary Adams
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Mary Stroube Adams, who died July 6,
  2021, at the age of 79; and
         WHEREAS, Mary Adams was an exemplary citizen and a
  dedicated educator, and her sincere concern for each of her
  students and her eagerness to serve as a mentor had a profound
  impact on the lives of countless young people; and
         WHEREAS, Mary was born on June 6, 1942; she graduated from
  Abilene High School, and she earned a bachelor's degree from
  Stanford University and a master's degree from the University of
  Houston; and
         WHEREAS, She enjoyed a long and distinguished career as an
  English and humanities teacher and as an administrator with the
  Temple Independent School District; her administrative positions
  included serving as a curriculum coordinator and a dean of
  instruction; however, she also continued to work as a classroom
  teacher throughout her career in the district; and
         WHEREAS, She took part in multiple cultural exchange
  programs in the Soviet Union and Russia and in study and
  research trips in France and the Amazon River basin; her many
  honors included the State of Texas Outstanding Teacher of the
  Humanities Award and the Rotary Club Educator of the Year; in
  2000, Temple High School established the Mary S. Adams Award,
  an award that is voted on by students to honor teachers who
  have had an important impact on the school; and
         WHEREAS, A woman of wisdom and generosity, Mary Adams gave
  unselfishly to others, and she will long be remembered for her
  radiant smile, her caring spirit, and her enthusiasm for living
  each day to the fullest; and
         WHEREAS, She was devoted to her children and extended
  family, and she leaves behind memories that will be cherished
  forever by all who were privileged to share in her life; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
  condolences to the bereaved family of Mary Stroube Adams; 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 Mary Adams.
 
  Buckingham, Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on October 5, 2021, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate