SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 74
In Memory
of
Margaret Christine Laws Holcombe
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Cameron in mourning the loss of Margaret Christine
Laws Holcombe, who died January 3, 2013, at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, Chris Holcombe was born May 20, 1946, in Lockhart;
she graduated from Del Valle High School in Austin in 1963 before
entering The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a
degree in home economics; and
WHEREAS, She was married to Roderick Holcombe, and the
couple raised two sons, Andrew and William, who were a source of
much pride and joy and who blessed them with two grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Holcombe enjoyed a productive, 35-year
career with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service as the
county extension agent for family and consumer sciences in Milam
County; over the course of her career, she received numerous
awards for her exceptional service, most notably the Texas 4-H
Meritorious Service Award; and
WHEREAS, After her retirement, she continued to serve her
community by volunteering for a wide variety of charitable and
civic organizations, including the First United Methodist Women,
the Republican Women of Milam County, the Cameron Lions Club, and
the Cameron Arts and Service League; in 2010, she was named
Volunteer of the Year by the Cameron Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, A woman of generosity, compassion, and strength,
she gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, her commitment to
service, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest
will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
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 Margaret Christine Holcombe; 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 Chris Holcombe.
Schwertner
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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