SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 27
In Memory
of
Susan Holland Campbell
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Susan Holland Campbell, who died June
23, 2010, at the age of 53; and
WHEREAS, A fourth-generation native Texan, Susan
Campbell was born April 15, 1957, in Beaumont and grew up in
Georgetown, participating in drill team, choir, and theater at
school; she graduated from Wichita Falls High School, where
she sang in the a capella choir and the Old High Singers and
participated in drama; and
WHEREAS, She earned a bachelor's degree in history from
Midwestern State University, where she was named Outstanding
Woman in her sophomore, junior, and senior years and capped her
senior year as Lady Midwestern; she was also a student academic
advisor and was elected to the Chi Omega Sorority and to several
honor societies; and
WHEREAS, She went on to pursue graduate studies in historic
preservation and began a career in downtown and community
development; she joined the Texas Main Street Program, working in
McKinney and Austin before serving for 10 years with Downtown
Fort Worth, holding a variety of positions, including vice
president and marketing communications director; and
WHEREAS, She and her husband, James, moved to Bowie in
1998, and Susan became Main Street director and economic
development coordinator for the City of Bowie; she was a longtime
member of the Texas Downtown Association and served as the
organization's president in 2009; she was active in numerous
other civic and charitable organizations and continued to share
her artistic talents by participating as a singer and performer
in local productions; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
gave generously to others, and her family and friends will
continue to live with the cherished memories of her life and her
many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family and friends of Susan Holland Campbell; 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 Susan Holland Campbell.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 19, 2011, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate