SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 52
In Memory
of
Golda Mae Caston Sykes
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Golda Mae Caston Sykes, who died May 25,
2013; and
WHEREAS, Golda Sykes was born in San Francisco to Milton
Kash and Ereva Mae Greenwell Caston; she graduated in 1963 from
Buchser High School in Santa Clara, California, where she was an
honor student and a cheerleader; and
WHEREAS, She grew up in a military family and traveled
around the world as a young woman; while living in Anchorage,
Alaska, she met her husband, the late Robert Lee Sykes, and they
married on December 25, 1964; and
WHEREAS, The couple traveled throughout the country while
Mr. Sykes served in the United States Army; they raised two
children, and when Golda became disenchanted with the education
her children were receiving, she began a regimen of
homeschooling; she went on to establish the Sykes Academy in Fort
Worth to serve other families whose children struggled with
mainstream education; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced her faith in her
daily life, she held numerous positions within the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including that of Primary
president, Relief Society president, Young Women president, and
Youth Seminary teacher; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
gave generously to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel 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 many 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 Golda Mae Caston Sykes;
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 Golda Mae Caston Sykes.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 12, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate