SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 744
In Memory
of
Florence Keyes Olsen
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Austin in mourning the loss of Florence Keyes Olsen, who died
October 16, 2013, at the age of 99; and
WHEREAS, An Austin native, Florence Keyes was born on
September 16, 1914; she grew up in the Clarksville area, and she
graduated from Austin High School in 1931 and attended a business
college; and
WHEREAS, She eloped with Homer Olsen, a young newspaperman,
in 1936, and his work took them to Dallas and Wichita Falls before
they returned to her beloved hometown in 1949; they shared 60
years of marriage and were blessed with three children; she
became the proud matriarch of the family and was known as
"Nannie" to her 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and
one great-great-grandchild; Mr. Olsen was the well-known city
editor of the Austin American-Statesman; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Olsen had a 40-year career at the Texas
Capitol, where she was employed by Senator Charles Herring and
later served as a receptionist outside of the Senate chamber; the
Senate honored her as a "Texas Treasure" in celebration of her
90th birthday; and
WHEREAS, She was an active member of the community, and after
her retirement, she dedicated much of her time to volunteering as
a member of the Auxiliary at Saint David's Hospital; in her
latest years, she lived at the Renaissance and served as head of
the Hospitality Committee; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Olsen had a long and wonderful life and left her
family with countless precious memories; she was beloved by many,
and she will long be remembered with respect and affection by all
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 Florence Keyes Olsen; 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 Florence Olsen.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 8, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate