SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 82
In Memory
of
Nancy Paxton Moody
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Nancy Paxton Moody,
who died January 3, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Moody was born in 1932, the second child and
only daughter of former Texas Governor Dan Moody; she grew up in
Austin's Old Enfield neighborhood and was a 1950 graduate of
Austin High School; and
WHEREAS, She attended The University of Texas, where she
majored in mathematics, was active in the Pi Beta Phi sorority,
and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa; she went on to earn a degree
from The University of Texas School of Law, and after her
graduation she served for a time as parliamentarian of the
Texas Senate; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her life, she nurtured a love of horses
and equestrian sports; she and her horse, Linebacker, won
numerous awards, notably several consecutive Texas Amateur
Hunter Championships, and she helped finance United States
Olympic equestrian teams; and
WHEREAS, She combined her love of horses and her love of
the law through her efforts with the Texas Hunter and Jumper
Association; she rewrote the rules for horse shows in Texas, and
the organization's current rule book continues to reflect her
work and her outlook; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
gave unselfishly to others, and she will be fondly remembered for
her generous spirit and her enthusiasm for living each day to the
fullest; and
WHEREAS, She was devoted to her large and loving extended
family, and she leaves behind memories that will be cherished
forever by all those who were privileged to share in her life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Nancy Paxton Moody; 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 Nancy Moody.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 29, 2013, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate