SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 479
In Memory
of
Lynn Levin Cantini
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Galveston civic leader Lynn Levin
Cantini, who died January 14, 2011, at the age of 64; and
WHEREAS, A fourth-generation Galvestonian, Lynn was born
on February 10, 1946; she graduated from Ball High School in 1964
and attended Stephens College; she earned a bachelor's degree in
elementary education from The University of Texas at Austin and a
master's degree in speech pathology from the University of
Houston; she worked as a schoolteacher, educational diagnostician,
and speech pathologist; and
WHEREAS, She carried on her family's tradition of civic and
social involvement on Galveston Island; her many activities
included volunteering for the Galveston Historical Foundation,
The Grand 1894 Opera House, the American Cancer Society, and
Temple B'Nai Israel; and
WHEREAS, As the daughter of a longtime faculty member and
the second president of The University of Texas Medical Branch,
Lynn had been involved with the Medical Branch family since her
childhood; with her husband, Armin, Lynn was a dedicated member
of the President's Cabinet, and she served a distinguished
four-year term on the School of Health Professions' Advisory
Council; and
WHEREAS, Lynn demonstrated exceptional courage and resolve
while facing her own personal challenge; she helped establish the
Lynn Levin Cantini professorship to support the study and
treatment of disorders that affect the joints, bones, and
muscles, especially autoimmune diseases, and the Edna S. Levin
Professorship in Cancer Studies, named for her mother; and
WHEREAS, A warm, kind, and gracious lady, Lynn was
unwavering in her determination to live each day to the fullest,
and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
her family, her many friends, and all those who had the good
fortune of knowing her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Lynn Levin Cantini; 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 Lynn Levin Cantini.
Jackson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 9, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate