SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 18
In Memory
of
Emily Elizabeth Hanna Bintliff
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Emily Elizabeth
Hanna Bintliff, who died June 19, 2013, at the age of 60; and
WHEREAS, Emily Hanna was born on November 28, 1952, in
Vernon; she attended Vernon High School, where she was a standout
tennis player, and she went on to attend Texas Christian
University and to become a founding member of its women's tennis
team; and
WHEREAS, She remained a highly competitive tennis player
throughout most of her life and was active in interclub tennis at
the Colonial Country Club; her many other interests included
serving as an officer in the Junior League of Fort Worth and as
reunion chairperson for Texas Christian University alumni; she
was an active fund-raiser for Susan G. Komen and contributed her
time and talents to numerous other civic and charitable causes
throughout Fort Worth; she also worked at the Texas Christian
University Library and the Fort Worth Country Day School; and
WHEREAS, Emily was devoted to her sons, John and Dan, and
she was a devout Christian and an active member of Saint Andrew's
Episcopal Church; she was noted for her passionate nature, her
ready smile, and her wit and grace; and
WHEREAS, She was a generous, kindhearted person who was
respected in the community for her accomplishments, and her
courageous attitude toward life was inspirational to others;
she was beloved by many, 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, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences
to the bereaved family of Emily Elizabeth Hanna Bintliff; 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 Emily Hanna Bintliff.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 9, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate