SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 677
In Memory
of
Tamara Farris Gordon
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Tamara Farris "Tammy" Gordon, who died
March 25, 2013, at the age of 48; and
WHEREAS, Tamara Lynn Farris was born November 15, 1964; she
attended Fort Worth Country Day School before graduating from
Arlington Heights High School; she went on to earn a bachelor's
degree from Texas Christian University and a law degree from
Saint Mary's University; and
WHEREAS, She began her law career at the Cantey Hanger Law
Offices; in 1992, she joined her father in the practice of law at the
firm of Farris and Gordon, where she worked for over 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Active in community affairs, she was a volunteer
at the Fort Worth Stock Show for more than 25 years and served on
the board of Casa Mañana Theatre; she was also a member of the
American Lung Association of Texas, the American Heart
Association, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
gave unselfishly to others, and her generous spirit and
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
forgotten; and
WHEREAS, She was a devoted mother, daughter, and sister,
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 Tamara Farris Gordon; 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 Tamara Farris Gordon.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 16, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate