SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 344
In Memory
of
Lucille S. Croley
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Lucille S. Croley of Longview on February 11, 2019, at
the age of 100; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of A. W. and Hallie Slaid, the
former Lucille Slaid was born on October 28, 1918, in Stanley,
Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Croley enjoyed the love and support of her
husband, J. E. Croley, with whom she shared a rewarding marriage
that spanned 54 years before his passing; she took great pride in
her children, Karen and Jim, and with the passing years she had
the pleasure of seeing her family grow to include five
grandchildren, Kristi, Kelly, Keri, Charles, and Carolyn; and
WHEREAS, This beloved woman skillfully balanced family
life with a rewarding career as a secretary for a number of major
oil companies, and she retired from Stroh's Brewery in 1984; she
was an active member of First United Methodist Church, and in her
leisure time, she enjoyed reading, playing bridge, and
traveling; above all else, she cherished the time spent in the
company of family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Lucille Croley witnessed a panorama of change
over the course of a century, and she met life's challenges and
opportunities with dignity and grace, earning the deep
admiration of all who were privileged to know her; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lucille
S. Croley and extend heartfelt sympathy to her loved ones; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Lucille S. Croley.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 7, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate