SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1006
In Memory
of
Mary Denman
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Mary Denman, who
died May 8, 2013, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, Mary Denman was a pioneer among women in
broadcasting; her determination to have her voice heard in a
male-dominated world and her fearless advocacy for women's
rights served as an inspiration to countless people; and
WHEREAS, Born June 28, 1922, she began her career in
broadcasting when she served as the host of the television
program Toyland Time on KVDO in the early 1950s; at the time, she
was the first woman to appear on television in Corpus Christi;
and
WHEREAS, After moving to San Antonio, she became the first
woman to coanchor a news broadcast on KENS-TV, where she also
hosted Our Town, a weekday interview program; she went on to
focus her efforts on radio and joined WOAI as the producer and
host of such programs as Morning Magazine and Prime Plus; she and
her husband later formed an advertising agency, which they
managed together until his death in 1991; and
WHEREAS, She received numerous awards and accolades over
the course of her career, including the National Achievement
Award and Broadcaster of the Year from American Women in Radio
and Television; and
WHEREAS, She was also active in the San Antonio theater
scene; she was a longtime board member of the San Pedro Playhouse
and played an important role in the campaign that raised more
than $1 million for the theater's renovation; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
gave unselfishly to others, and her generous spirit and her
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
forgotten; and
WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife and mother, and she leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family and
countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Mary Denman; 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 Mary Denman.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 17, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate