SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 7
In Memory
of
Ola V. Tryon
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of longtime civic
leader Ola V. Tryon, who died May 17, 2013, at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, Ola Tryon was born to Daniel and Manassie Polk of
Leon County; she married her husband, the late Roger Tryon, in
1941, and the couple moved to Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced her faith in her
daily life, she was a longtime member of Saint Paul United
Methodist Church, where she was active in a wide variety of
groups, including the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee and the
United Methodist Women; and
WHEREAS, She was affectionately known as the Hat Lady, and
she took an active role as a leader in her children's Boy Scout
and Girl Scout activities; she also gave generously of her time
and talent to such organizations as the Beauty Court of Calanthe
Chapter 371, the 1937 Art and Culture Club, and numerous senior
citizen organizations; and
WHEREAS, She was devoted to her large and loving family,
and she leaves her 10 children, 22 grandchildren, 27
great-grandchildren, and 27 great-great-grandchildren countless
treasured memories that will be cherished in the years to come;
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 Ola V. Tryon; 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 Ola V. Tryon.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 30, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate