SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 70
In Memory
of
Thurma G. Rigmaiden
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Thurma G. Rigmaiden,
who died January 8, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Thurma Rigmaiden was born in Liberty to Elisha and
Dora Green; she attended Phillis Wheatley High School and earned
bachelor's and master's degrees from Texas Southern University;
she was married to L. M. Rigmaiden; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Rigmaiden enjoyed a long and fruitful career
as a teacher with the Houston Independent School District; she
taught first grade for many years at Sanderson and Grimes
Elementary Schools and was beloved by her students, many of whom
continued to share their lives with her long after they left her
classroom; she was a lifetime member of the Texas Retired
Teachers Association and the Houston-Harris County Retired
Teachers Association; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced her beliefs in
her daily life, she was a longtime and faithful member of Mount
Moriah Baptist Church, and she was active in Mount Moriah's
Mission I; her enduring wish was for her large and loving
extended family to share in the happiness she received from her
faith; and
WHEREAS, A woman of grace, courage, and compassion, she
gave unselfishly to others, and she will be long remembered for
her wisdom, her warmth, and her enthusiasm for living each day to
the fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Thurma G. Rigmaiden; 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 Thurma Rigmaiden.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 28, 2013, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate