SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 416
In Memory
of
Lois Shaw Jordan
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Lois Shaw Jordan of Kilgore, who died
January 13, 2011, at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, She was born February 25, 1937, in Atlanta, Texas;
she lived in Conroe and Talco, where she graduated from high
school in 1955, before attending Saint Mary's College in
Leavenworth, Kansas; she later earned a degree from Kilgore
College in 1995; and
WHEREAS, She was a devout Christian who lived a deeply
spiritual life; she was an active and involved member of Christ
the King Catholic Church for more than 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Lois married Louie Jordan in 1957, and they had
eight children; she treasured the relationships she had with her
children, her 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and
her many friends, co-workers, customers, and fellow church
members; and
WHEREAS, She and Louie bought the Blue Top Food Store in
1976 and operated the proverbial "Mom and Pop" store over the
next 15 years; she worked as an administrative assistant at
Kilgore College from 1991 to 2009, when she retired; and
WHEREAS, Lois will long be remembered for her kindness and
her gracious spirit; she 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, 82nd
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Lois Shaw Jordan
and extend sincere condolences to her bereaved family; 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 Lois Shaw Jordan.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 1, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate