SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 705
In Memory
of
Tennie Louise Green Sills
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Tennie Louise
Green Sills, who died April 5, 2009, at the age of 98; and
WHEREAS, Tennie Green was born March 10, 1911, in Redwater;
she earned an associate degree and an elementary school teaching
certificate in 1930; and
WHEREAS, She began teaching in the small town of Gallatin
and was a boarder in the home of her school's superintendent; it
was there that she learned to play the piano by ear, and she
continued to enjoy playing throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, Tennie married Frank David Sills, and the couple
spent 50 years together until he preceded her in death; she was
dedicated to her work as a homemaker and as a co-owner of Sills
Snack Shack; and
WHEREAS, She helped to run the family restaurant and loved
chatting with customers while handling the cash register; the
restaurant was famous for its bean burgers and Chihuahua dogs and
was a successful business for 34 years before closing in 1988; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, Tennie Sills was respected in
the community for her many accomplishments; she was an active
member of Alamo Heights United Methodist Church; she was known
for her outgoing personality and kindhearted nature and she was
beloved by all who knew her; and
WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity,
she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom,
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten; Tennie Sills
was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family and
many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Tennie Louise Green Sills: her daughter and
son-in-law, Mary Ann Davis and Bill; her son and daughter-in-law,
Frank David Sills, Jr., and Jenny; and her seven grandchildren
and 10 great-grandchildren; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of 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 Tennie Sills.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 23, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate