SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 754 In Memory of Thais Hamm Cochran WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Thais Hamm Cochran, who died May 5, 2017, at the age of 90; and WHEREAS, Thais Cochran was born on July 18, 1926, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Lawrence and Alma Hamm; she graduated from Redemptorist High School in New Orleans; and WHEREAS, Thais and her beloved husband of 55 years, the late John Alexander Cochran Jr., raised four children together, Dianne Schlosser, Linda Kuntz, John Alexander Cochran III, and Kasey Bowen; her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a source of much pride and joy; and WHEREAS, She was an avid tennis player and took great pleasure in her matches as a member of the North Country Women's Tennis League; she also enjoyed playing card games and taking trips to the casino with her friends; and WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced her faith in her daily life, she was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 50 years; and WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, her generous spirit, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Thais Hamm Cochran; 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 Thais Hamm Cochran. Creighton ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 9, 2017, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate