SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 29
In Memory
of
Jean Gatling Phillips
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
Jean Gatling Phillips, who died May 29, 2011, at the age of 93;
and
WHEREAS, A fourth-generation Texan on both sides of her
family, Jean Gatling Phillips moved with her family to the Rio
Grande Valley in 1921; she graduated from McAllen High School and
attended The University of Texas; and
WHEREAS, She married Fred Phillips, Jr., in 1937, and the
couple raised five children in McAllen; after her children were
grown, she returned to school and earned a degree from Pan
American University and taught kindergarten at Navarro
Elementary School for 10 years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Phillips was a devout Christian who
practiced her faith in her daily life; she and her husband were
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, grace, and compassion, she
gave generously to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and
WHEREAS, 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, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Jean Gatling Phillips; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
Jean Gatling Phillips.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 13, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate