SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 82
In Memory
of
Grace Annabel Lee
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Beaumont in mourning the loss of Grace Annabel Lee,
who died June 7, 2013, at the age of 24; and
WHEREAS, Grace Annabel Lee was born to Mary Anne and Bryan
H. Lee on December 26, 1988, in Beaumont; she graduated from
Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School, where she studied creative
writing and theater and served as student body class vice
president; and
WHEREAS, She graduated with honors from Loyola Marymount
University in Los Angeles and earned degrees in theater arts and
theology; she was on the dean's list all four years of college,
and she was noted for diligently pursuing a wide variety of
interests and for consistently striving to broaden her horizons;
her ventures during her college years included participating in a
Mandarin language class and furthering her practice of
theatrical arts in a study-abroad program in Western Europe; and
WHEREAS, Following her graduation, she earned a yoga
teacher certification and spent a summer in China volunteering
with mentally challenged children; after spending time in China,
she decided to move to San Francisco and attend the University of
San Francisco School of Law; and
WHEREAS, Grace was a well-traveled, highly accomplished
young woman who was adventurous and inquisitive and who
consistently sought out the beauty and truth in life; she was
beloved by all who knew her, and she touched the lives of
countless people; and
WHEREAS, She was a remarkably talented individual who was
noted for her engaging personality, her gracious manner, and her
witty sense of humor; she was passionate and goal-oriented,
generous and loving, and she leaves behind memories that will be
treasured forever by all who were privileged to share in her
life; 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 Grace Annabel Lee; 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 Grace Annabel Lee.
Williams
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 18, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate