SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 423
In Memory
of
Tracy Lewis Curtis
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Tracy Lewis Curtis,
who died January 28, 2011, at the age of 67; and
WHEREAS, Tracy Curtis was born May 11, 1943, on Coronado
Island, California; she grew up in Amarillo and graduated from
Amarillo High School before going on to earn a degree in history
from The University of Texas in 1965; and
WHEREAS, She returned to Austin in 1974 and became the
first director of promotions at Texas Monthly, where she met
Gregory Curtis; the couple married in 1975, and began a life of
love and mutual respect together; and
WHEREAS, She was completely devoted to her children,
willing to leave work at a moment's notice to attend to their
needs; firm but generous, she served as their best friend and
confidant throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, She was a gracious hostess with renowned cooking
skills and the ability to make each guest feel special; her
devoted circle of friends included her book club, her Monday
breakfast group, and the memorable Jelly Girls of Mississippi;
she was also active in community affairs as a member of the Junior
League, the altar guild at All Saints' Episcopal Church and the
board of Saint Andrews School; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Curtis had an entrepreneurial spirit and
created several businesses, including a cooking school for
children and a service that shepherded authors throughout the
city on book tours; later in life, she returned to school and
earned a degree in interior design; she became a member of the
American Society of Interior Designers and founded 3 Fold Design,
an award-winning firm; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
gave unselfishly to others, and her graciousness, her unerring
sense of style, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the
fullest will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and
WHEREAS, A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she
leaves behind countless treasured 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 of Tracy Lewis Curtis: her husband, Gregory Curtis; her
children, Elizabeth Essary White, Ann Quentin White, Vivian Reed
Potterf, and Gregory Benson Curtis, Jr.; her mother, Shirley
Oliver Lewis; her sister, Sally Strickland; and her three
grandchildren; 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 Tracy Lewis Curtis.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 2, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate