SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 515
In Memory
of
Mary Margaret Farabee
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Mary Margaret Farabee,
who died March 3, 2013, at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, A native of Dallas, Mrs. Farabee attended The
University of Texas at Austin, where her student activities
ranged from membership in the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority to
participation in protests against racial discrimination; she
graduated with honors in 1961; and
WHEREAS, After her graduation, she took a job at the Austin
State Hospital, where she met her first husband, Dr. James
Albright; she later returned to The University of Texas and
earned a master's degree in American Studies before working at a
variety of jobs, including positions with the Texas State
Historical Association and the Texas Senate; and
WHEREAS, She went on to serve as director of volunteer
services at Seton Hospital, senior vice president at United Bank,
and vice president for development at KLRU-TV; she married former
state senator Ray Farabee in 1991, and the couple created a home
together filled with books and art; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Farabee had throughout her life been active
as a volunteer, spearheading the restoration of the Paramount
Theater and playing a vital role in the commissioning of
Philosophers' Rock, but beginning in 1991, she made volunteerism
a full-time calling; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Farabee joined Texas First Lady Laura Bush to
cofound the Texas Book Festival, and she chaired its board of
directors for eight years; she was a passionate supporter of the
Texas Observer and played an important part in the creation of
the magazine's Molly National Journalism Prize, named in honor of
the late Molly Ivins; and
WHEREAS, She served on the boards of numerous
organizations, including the University of Texas Press, the
People's Community Clinic, the Ann Richards School for Young
Women Leaders, and the Dell Children's Blood and Cancer Center;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Farabee was a woman of compassion, grace, and
generosity whose sense of adventure and enthusiasm for living
each day to the fullest were an inspiration to all those who were
privileged to share in her life; and
WHEREAS, A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, 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 Margaret Farabee; 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 Margaret Farabee.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 20, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate