81R597 MDM-D
By: Hilderbran H.R. No. 32
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close when Mary
Finch Ridout of Austin died on October 21, 2007, at the age of 85;
and
WHEREAS, Born in the Capital City on April 12, 1922, to
Herbert H. Finch and Anne Townes Finch, Mary Finch graduated Phi
Beta Kappa from The University of Texas at Austin, where she was a
member of Pi Beta Phi sorority; and
WHEREAS, She married R. G. Ridout and with him shared many
happy times during the course of their 46 years together, which
ended with Mr. Ridout's passing in 1992; the devoted mother of three
sons, Mrs. Ridout also delighted in spending time in the company of
her three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Mrs. Ridout was a congregant of
St. David's Episcopal Church; moreover, she participated in
activities of the Junior League of Austin and the Colonial Dames of
America; and
WHEREAS, This kind and gracious woman lived a rewarding life
that was centered around her family and friends, and she will
forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor the memory of Mary Finch Ridout and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her children, Dr.
Robert G. Ridout III and his wife, Ginger, Howell F. Ridout and his
wife, Debbie, and John T. Ridout; to her grandchildren, Steve
Ridout and his wife, Paige, Lauren Ramirez and her husband,
Jonathan, and Sarah Ridout; to her great-grandchildren, Steven,
John, and Elodie Ridout; 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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mary Finch
Ridout.