SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 41
In Memory
of
Lynda Arnold
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Lynda Arnold, who died January 5, 2017,
at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, Lynda Arnold was a well-known North Texas citizen
who was respected in her community for her many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Born July 7, 1938, she was affectionately known as
"Texas Lil"; she was the former owner of Texas Lil's Dude Ranch,
which was once a successful ranching enterprise and a popular
tourist destination in Northlake; and
WHEREAS, She was a believer in public service and was a
former mayor of Northlake and a former Denton County justice of
the peace; throughout her life, she was noted for her Texas
attire and her warm personality; and
WHEREAS, Texas Lil was a woman of courage, kindness, and
compassion who gave unselfishly to others, and her
larger-than-life personality, her strength in the face of
adversity, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest
will not be forgotten by her family and countless friends; and
WHEREAS, She was devoted to her family, and she leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by those who were
privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Lynda Arnold: her son, Trace Arnold; and her daughter,
Dana Arnold; 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 Lynda Arnold.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 24, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate