81R7619 JNC-D
By: Anderson H.R. No. 555
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Judith Ann Francis of Waco
on December 31, 2008, has brought a profoundly felt loss to her
family members and many friends; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 25, 1944, in Fort Worth, the former
Judith Witt graduated from Houston High School and earned a
bachelor's degree from Baylor University, where she was active in
the CHI'S Service Sorority; she went on to pursue a career in
education with her alma mater, teaching English at the university
for 30 years; and
WHEREAS, A valued member of the First Presbyterian Church in
Waco, Mrs. Francis served the congregation as a deacon and elder,
and she enjoyed the fellowship of the First Ladies Bible Study; she
further shared her time with the Gospel Cafe, Committee on
Ministries for Grace Presbytery, and Caritas Ministries, which she
served as a member of the board and as secretary; and
WHEREAS, Her volunteerism also extended to the Baylor
chapters of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and CHI'S Service Sorority, and
to the Development Council of Texas A&M University's College of
Veterinary Medicine; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Mrs. Francis was dedicated to her
family, and she enjoyed more than four decades of marriage with her
beloved husband, Dan Francis; and
WHEREAS, The life of Judith Ann Francis was characterized by
her devotion to helping others, and the memory of her kindness and
generosity will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of all
those whose lives she touched; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Judith Ann Francis and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, Dan Francis; to her sister, Sharon Lyles, and her husband,
Gary; to her sister-in-law, Ann Joseph; to her niece, Sally Joseph;
to her nephews, Craig Lyles and Earnest Joseph; to her special
friend, Jerrie Callan; and to her other relatives and many 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 Judith Ann
Francis.