SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 741
In Memory
of
Margaret Moore Solomon
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of Margaret Moore
Solomon, who died October 16, 2010, at the age of 100; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Cammack Moore was born on May 15, 1910,
in Dallas; her family's Texas roots trace back to the days of Sam
Houston, as Margaret's great-grandfather Jonas Harrison was one
of Sam Houston's attorneys; and
WHEREAS, Margaret attended The Hockaday School, where she
and the school's founder, Ela Hockaday, began a lifelong
friendship; in 1927, Margaret enrolled in Southern Methodist
University, when Dallas Hall was the only building on campus; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 22, Margaret married Marion Solomon
on March 6, 1933; the couple was blessed with two sons, Charles
and William, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Margaret was dedicated to her work as a homemaker
and was a much beloved wife and mother; she was noted for her
integrity, her intelligence, and her great sense of humor; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, Margaret Solomon gave
unselfishly of her time to others, 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 extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Margaret Moore Solomon; 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 Margaret Moore Solomon.
Carona
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 11, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate