SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 140
In Memory
of
Frances Heard Billups
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Frances Heard
Billups, who died June 20, 2011, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, Frances Heard was born November 18, 1928, to Cyrus
L. and Marguerite Heard; she graduated from Alamo Heights High
School and Southern Methodist University; she married Brigadier
General James S. Billups, Jr., who preceded her in death; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Billups was dedicated to her work as a
homemaker and as a leader in her community; she was a member of
The Argyle and the San Antonio Country Club, and she was a
lifetime supporter of the San Antonio Symphony and the Ballet
Conservatory of South Texas; and
WHEREAS, She was a devout Christian and a member of First
Presbyterian Church; an exemplary lady who was generous and
compassionate, she was an avid supporter of Operation Comfort and
the Wounded Warriors Project; and
WHEREAS, Frances Billups gave unselfishly to others and
was beloved by her family and friends, and she leaves behind
memories that will be treasured forever by all who were
privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Frances Heard Billups: her
children, LeAnn Billups, Liza B. Lewis, James S. Billups III,
Francesca B. Mannix, and Marcella B. Symington; and her 13
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 Frances Billups.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 28, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate