Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 705
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Tennie Louise Green Sills
5	5	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
6	6	citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Tennie Louise
7	7	Green Sills, who died April 5, 2009, at the age of 98; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Tennie Green was born March 10, 1911, in Redwater;
9	9	she earned an associate degree and an elementary school teaching
10	10	certificate in 1930; and
11	11	WHEREAS, She began teaching in the small town of Gallatin
12	12	and was a boarder in the home of her school's superintendent; it
13	13	was there that she learned to play the piano by ear, and she
14	14	continued to enjoy playing throughout her life; and
15	15	WHEREAS, Tennie married Frank David Sills, and the couple
16	16	spent 50 years together until he preceded her in death; she was
17	17	dedicated to her work as a homemaker and as a co-owner of Sills
18	18	Snack Shack; and
19	19	WHEREAS, She helped to run the family restaurant and loved
20	20	chatting with customers while handling the cash register; the
21	21	restaurant was famous for its bean burgers and Chihuahua dogs and
22	22	was a successful business for 34 years before closing in 1988; and
23	23	WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, Tennie Sills was respected in
24	24	the community for her many accomplishments; she was an active
25	25	member of Alamo Heights United Methodist Church; she was known
26	26	for her outgoing personality and kindhearted nature and she was
27	27	beloved by all who knew her; and
28	28	WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity,
29	29	she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom,
30	30	warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten; Tennie Sills
31	31	was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves
32	32	behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family and
33	33	many friends; now, therefore, be it
34	34	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
35	35	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
36	36	family of Tennie Louise Green Sills: her daughter and
37	37	son-in-law, Mary Ann Davis and Bill; her son and daughter-in-law,
38	38	Frank David Sills, Jr., and Jenny; and her seven grandchildren
39	39	and 10 great-grandchildren; and, be it further
40	40	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
41	41	the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy
42	42	from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
43	43	day, it do so in memory of Tennie Sills.
44	44	Wentworth
45	45	________________________________
46	46	President of the Senate
47	47	I hereby certify that the
48	48	above Resolution was adopted by
49	49	the Senate on April 23, 2009, by a
50	50	rising vote.
51	51	________________________________
52	52	Secretary of the Senate
53	53	________________________________
54	54	Member, Texas Senate