SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 63
In Memory
of
Deborah Lynn Adams
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of The Woodlands in mourning the loss of Deborah Lynn
Adams, who died May 15, 2011, at the age of 54; and
WHEREAS, Deborah Lynn Adams was born May 5, 1957, in
Kinder, Louisiana; she was an exemplary citizen who had an
enormous impact on the lives of many who faced disabilities and
addiction, and her commitment to service and love of life were
inspirational; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of her impressive career, she set
a high standard for the services necessary to care for those who
require assistance to live their daily lives with dignity and
meaning; she established several intermediate care facilities
for people with mental retardation across the state and played a
vital role in founding numerous Home and Community-Based
Services programs; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, compassion, and joyous
energy, she gave unselfishly to others, and her dedication to
ensuring quality care, her generous spirit, and her enthusiasm
for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten by those
who knew her; and
WHEREAS, Debbie Adams was devoted to her family, and
although she will be greatly missed by all those who shared in her
life, she will continue to live in their hearts and minds for
years to come; 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 Deborah Lynn Adams: her
children, Kaelynn Adams Haack and Cooper Adams Haack; her
sisters, Billie Welch and Mary Roberts; and her nieces, nephews,
cousins, and friends; 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 Debbie Lynn Adams.
Williams
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 20, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate