SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1088
In Memory
of
Ruby Jo Halden
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Ruby Jo Halden, who died May 6, 2013, at
the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, Born on October 5, 1928, Ruby Jo grew up in
Longview; a multitalented musician, she marched in her high
school band and became proficient in the flute, violin, piano,
and harmonica; she enrolled at The University of Texas at the age
of 16 and became one of only two women to obtain a business degree
in 1948; and
WHEREAS, In 1950, she married Dr. E. Richard Halden, Jr.;
they raised their seven children in Fort Worth, and Mrs. Halden
became active in historic preservation and support of the arts;
and
WHEREAS, Her efforts to protect many of the city's
architectural gems include her creation of the
Save-the-Scott-Home campaign, which rallied to preserve the
historic Winfield Scott home, Thistle Hill; she was also a
founder of the Ryan Place Improvement Association, and she played
a vital role in the National Register's designation of Elizabeth
Boulevard as the first residential historic district in Fort
Worth; and
WHEREAS, The interests and talents of this civic-minded
citizen were myriad and far-reaching, and through her support of
many Fort Worth institutions, she has left a lasting legacy of
cultural involvement; she also worked full-time managing the
medical offices of a number of physicians over the course of her
career; and
WHEREAS, As a mother and grandmother, and as a friend to
many, Ruby Jo Halden will be profoundly missed; she was committed
to leaving the world a better place for future generations, and
her memory will be forever cherished by all who knew her; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Ruby Jo Halden; 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 Ruby Jo Halden.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate