SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 120
In Memory
of
Zora Lee Shepherd
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Zora Lee Shepherd, who died June 5,
2013, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, Zora Shepherd was born January 18, 1931, in Waco;
she graduated from A. J. Moore High School and went on to earn a
bachelor's degree from Paul Quinn College and a master's degree
from Texas Woman's University; and
WHEREAS, She married the Reverend Charlie B. Shepherd on
May 18, 1957, and the couple raised five children together; she
served for many years as first lady at her husband's church,
Peaceful Zion Baptist Church, where she was an indispensable
source of support for him and a vital part of the choir, mission,
and Vacation Bible School ministries; and
WHEREAS, She enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as an
educator with the Grand Prairie Independent School District; a
gifted and caring teacher, she instilled in her students a sense
of pride and a lifelong love of learning; she was also active in
numerous community and philanthropic organizations, including
the Eastern Star, the National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People, and the United Negro College Fund; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
gave unselfishly to others, and her generous spirit 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, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Zora Lee Shepherd; 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 Zora Lee Shepherd.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 24, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate