SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 19

In Memory

of

Shirley Story

WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Shirley Story of Sulphur Springs on January 6, 2025, at the age of 84; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of Frank James Williams and Tressie Williams, the former Shirley Williams was born in Hopkins County on September 14, 1940, and she grew up with the companionship of five siblings, Tressie Mae, Billy, Earl, Frankie, and Robert; she worked as a waitress before becoming a stocker at Grocery Supply Company; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to her family, Mrs. Story took great pride in her four children, Ruth, Teresa, Billy, and Michael, and over the years, she had the pleasure of welcoming into her family 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; her hobbies included collecting dolls; in all her endeavors, she drew strength from her Baptist faith; and

WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Shirley Story will remember the way she touched their lives with her warmth and generosity, and she will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Shirley Story and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her daughters, Ruth Thedford and Teresa Whaley and her husband, Michael; to her sons, Billy Howard and his wife, Alejandra Guerrero, and Michael Story and his wife, Amanda; to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to her 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 Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Shirley Story.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on September 4, 2025, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate