SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 19
In Memory
of
Jean Webb
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Jean Webb, who died
June 18, 2013, at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, Jean Webb was born February 11, 1935, in Port
Arthur, to Dorothy and H. A. Hefner; she was an honors graduate of
Graham High School and earned bachelor's and master's degrees
from North Texas State University; and
WHEREAS, She married Lieutenant Billy Gean Webb, a United
States Marine Corps pilot, in 1958; the couple lived in different
locales in California and Texas until 1965, when they settled in
Fort Worth; they were blessed with four daughters and with
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Webb enjoyed a long and productive career as
an educator; she taught for 35 years at Fort Worth Country Day
School, where her ability to motivate her students instilled in
them an appreciation of challenge and a lifelong love of
learning; and
WHEREAS, After her retirement from teaching, she remained
active at the school, directing its alumni efforts for many years
and serving as chair of the school's archives; she played an
important role in planning the school's 50th anniversary
celebration, and the Jean Webb Alumni Service Award was
established in her honor; and
WHEREAS, She was active in a number of professional and civic
organizations, including the Iota Pi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma,
Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library, and the Casa Mañana Board
of Directors; a devout Christian who practiced her faith in her
daily life, she was a member of First United Methodist Church, where
she held numerous leadership positions; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
gave generously to others, and her wisdom, her charismatic
personality, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the
fullest will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, She was a loving and 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, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences
to the bereaved family of Jean Webb; 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 Jean Webb.
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