SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 226
In Memory
of
Betty Rusteberg Stevenson
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Rancho Viejo in mourning the loss of Betty Rusteberg
Stevenson, who died November 27, 2008, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, Born November 25, 1928, in Brownsville, Betty
Stevenson was a lifelong resident of the Rio Grande Valley, but
her curiosity and passion for travel took her around the world;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Stevenson was an exemplary citizen who was
respected in the community for her many accomplishments and
contributions; she served on the boards of the Crippled
Children's Foundation of Brownsville and the Vannie Cook Cancer
Foundation of McAllen, and she served as president of the Women
of the Church of the Advent, Episcopal; and
WHEREAS, She helped establish the Episcopal Day School and
worked tirelessly to ensure its success, and she served as a
docent and director of the Gladys Porter Zoo; an avid skier and
golfer, she belonged to the Rancho Viejo Ladies Golf Association
and was a fixture as a competitor in its tournaments; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, compassion, and generosity,
Betty Stevenson gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom,
warmth, and passion for living each day to the fullest will not be
forgotten by those who knew her; and
WHEREAS, A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she will
long be remembered for her generous spirit and her many
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Betty Rusteberg Stevenson: her husband of 20 years,
William E. Stevenson; her daughter and son-in-law, Janet and
Sumner Schoenike; her son and daughter-in-law, Robert Richardson
and Sonia; her brother, Fred Rusteberg; her sisters, June
Dittman, Freda Stone, and Joy Burns; and her grandchildren, Celi,
Shannon, Elaine, and Leigh; 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 Betty Rusteberg Stevenson.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 17, 2009,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate