SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 553
In Memory
of
Kathleen Moore Cullum
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and
friends of Kathleen Moore Cullum of Dallas, who passed away on
March 11, 2009, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Cullum was born in Sabinal on July 2, 1919,
to Clara and Walter Moore; she earned a bachelor's degree in art
from Southern Methodist University, where she was president of
Tri Delta sorority; it was also at Southern Methodist University
that she met her future husband, George Cullum, Jr., on a blind
date; the couple were married in 1942 and were later blessed with
three children; and
WHEREAS, A well-respected member of her community, Mrs.
Cullum served on the board of the Dallas Woman's Club and was a
member of the Dallas Country Club, Marianne Scruggs Garden Club,
Mary K. Craig Class, Dallas Dinner Dance Club, and the Dallas
Women of Rotary; appointed by Governor Dolph Briscoe to serve on
the board of regents at Stephen F. Austin State University, she
was also a valued congregant of Oak Lawn United Methodist Church,
and she faithfully attended the Lillian Tate Sunday school class;
and
WHEREAS, In her free time, she enjoyed cheering on her
favorite Southern Methodist University sports teams and
traveling the world with her family; and
WHEREAS, Kathleen Cullum was a caring and gracious woman
who is deeply missed, and she will long be fondly remembered for
her radiant smile and her kind and generous spirit; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Kathleen Moore
Cullum and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family:
to her husband of 67 years, George Cullum, Jr.; to her children,
Linda and Ray Tunnell, Mark and Sally Cullum, and Philip and Dale
Cullum; to her grandchildren, Jim and Wendy, Christian and Becky,
Carolina, Susannah, Leigh and Jason, Beth and Buddy, George and
Allie, and Callie; to her great-grandchildren, Cullum, Kamryn,
and George; 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Kathleen Cullum.
Carona
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 1, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate