SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6
In Memory
of
Betty Mattiza Eubanks
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Betty Mattiza Eubanks, who died June 11,
2013, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, Betty Eubanks was born August 12, 1932, in
Cleburne, to Rudolph and Bettie Mattiza; she was an honors
graduate of Cleburne High School at the age of 16 and went on to
graduate cum laude from North Texas State University at the age
of 19; she married Sonny Eubanks on December 23, 1957, and the
couple enjoyed 55 years of marriage together; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Eubanks had a productive and fulfilling
career of more than 40 years as a third grade teacher with the
Fort Worth Independent School District; after her retirement,
she continued to serve students through her work with the
Computer Curriculum Corporation and the Catholic Diocese of Fort
Worth; she also served on the executive board of the Texas State
Teachers Association; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Eubanks was active in a variety of community
organizations, including the Kimbell Art Museum, the Fort Worth
Symphony Orchestra, and the Woman's Club of Fort Worth; she was a
seasoned traveler who loved the time she spent across the country
and abroad, and she was also a devoted follower of the Texas
Rangers, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Texas Longhorns; 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 by those who knew her; and
WHEREAS, She will be deeply missed by her family and
friends, but she will live on in their hearts and minds; 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 Betty Mattiza Eubanks; 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 Betty Mattiza Eubanks.
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