83R15900 LUC-D
By: Fallon H.R. No. 1318
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Mary Ruth Meinen Lantrip of Pilot Point, who passed away on
February 28, 2013, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The former Mary Ruth Meinen was born in Denton on
September 11, 1923, to Herman and Dora Meinen; she found a life
partner in Thurman Lantrip, whom she married on January 26, 1942,
and the couple shared 71 years together; they became the parents of
three sons, Billy, Tommy, and Michael Lee, and with the passing
years, their family grew to include 5 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A woman of faith, Mrs. Lantrip was a lifelong member
of the First Rock Fellowship Baptist Church in Aubrey; she enjoyed
cooking for her family, going to garage sales, and traveling; and
WHEREAS, Mary Lantrip treasured the time she spent in the
company of her family and friends, and those she leaves behind will
in turn cherish their memories of this kind and caring woman; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Mary Ruth Meinen
Lantrip and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to
her husband, Thurman Ralph Lantrip; to her sons, Billy and Tommy
Lantrip; to her daughters-in-law, Mary Lantrip, Oleta Lantrip, and
Becky Measan; to her sisters, Kathrine Brooks and Betty Sue Martin;
to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to her other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mary Ruth
Meinen Lantrip.