SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 569
In Memory
of
Martha Ellen Bonner Miller
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Martha Ellen Bonner Miller, who died
March 26, 2015, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, Martha Miller was born on December 16, 1924, in
San Antonio, to Willa Calhoun and Z. David Bonner; she was
extremely proud of her family's rich history; she was a direct
descendent of Nathaniel Bilberry, who served in General George
Washington's Commander in Chief Life Guard, and she was related
to United States Vice President John C. Calhoun; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Miller was hired by the Texas Senate in 1966
to create the Capitol Information and Guide Service; under her
leadership, it became a highly knowledgeable and professional
guide service; she later served for 30 years as executive
director of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel; and
WHEREAS, She was active in a wide range of civic,
historical, and philanthropic organizations, including the
Daughters of the American Revolution, the United Daughters of the
Confederacy, the Austin Civil War Roundtable, and the Austin
Women's Club; she was a docent of the Texas Governor's Mansion and
served as board president of Zachary Scott Theater; and
WHEREAS, She was a woman of grace, dignity, and discipline
who gave generously to others; she was noted for her intellectual
pursuits and her dry sense of humor, and her enthusiasm for
living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, She was devoted to her large and loving family and
extended family members, and she leaves behind memories that will
long be cherished by those who were privileged to share in her
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Martha Ellen Bonner Miller; 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 Martha Ellen Bonner Miller.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 15, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate