SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 214
In Memory
of
Martha Eaves Craig
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Martha
Eaves Craig of Mount Pleasant, who passed away on
November 16, 2016, at the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Coleman and Meryle Eaves, the
former Martha Eaves was born in Omaha, Texas, on January 4, 1948,
and grew up with the companionship of her brother, Steve; she was
joined in matrimony to Billy Craig, with whom she shared 53
rewarding years, and the couple were blessed with three children,
Stephanie Robertson and her husband, Teddy, Chet Craig and his
wife, Amy, and Chris Craig; Mrs. Craig eventually knew the joy of
welcoming into her treasured family five grandchildren, Brianna,
Kayla, Heather, Christopher, and Cody, as well as several
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A valued member of the Mount Pleasant community,
Martha Craig owned and operated Billy Craig Service Station and
Garage with her husband for many years; and
WHEREAS, Martha Craig enjoyed a life that was rich in the
intangibles that matter most, and she will forever hold a special
place in the hearts of those who held her dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Martha Eaves
Craig and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family
and to her many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Martha Eaves Craig.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 21, 2017,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate