SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 793
In Memory
of
Adrienne Keen McFarland
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Adrienne Keen McFarland, who died March
9, 2013, at the age of 61; and
WHEREAS, Adrienne McFarland was a treasured citizen whose
many contributions to her family, friends, community, and state
served as an inspiration to all those who knew her; and
WHEREAS, Adrienne graduated from Coronado High School in
El Paso at the age of 16; she was married to her husband, Bill
McFarland, for nearly 44 years, and the couple raised two
children, Joel and Joanna, and was blessed with four
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Her professional and storied career included
stints at the Office of the Dean of Students at The University of
Texas at Austin, the Westlake Picayune, and the Frank Erwin
Special Events Center; she was best known for the time she spent
as executive assistant to State Senator Rodney Ellis, in whose
office she was noted for her ability to convince others of the
rightness of the causes she advocated; and
WHEREAS, She took great pleasure in fine food and wine and
was an avid supporter of progressive issues, particularly
women's rights; her infectious laugh and engaging sense of humor
made her the life of the workplace and of every gathering in which
she participated; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
gave unselfishly to all those she knew, and her generous spirit,
her warmth, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest
will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and
grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be
cherished 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 Adrienne Keen McFarland; 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 Adrienne McFarland.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 30, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate