SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 530
In Memory
of
Maye Everette Thompson Darby
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Maye Everette Thompson Darby, who died
January 13, 2019, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Maye Thompson was born on March 30, 1933, in Live
Oak, to Willie Thompson Jr. and Margaret Veola Bouldin Thompson;
she grew up in Bay City and attended A. G. Hilliard High School
before entering Prairie View A&M University at the age of 15;
after her graduation, she went on to earn a master's degree from
Texas Woman's University; and
WHEREAS, She enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a
home economics teacher in Dallas and McKinney public schools; she
had a profound impact on the lives of countless students and
received numerous honors for her work, including the 1977 Teacher
of the Year award at Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. High School; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced her faith in her
daily life, she was a longtime faithful member of Memorial
Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas and later of The Potter's
House; and
WHEREAS, She and her beloved husband, the late Elson Darby
Jr., were blessed with two children, Elson Darby III and Everett
Van Brett Darby; her eight grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren, along with the rest of her large and loving
extended family, were a source of much pride and joy for her; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and generosity, she
gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
and she leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by
her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Maye Everette Thompson Darby; 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 Maye Darby.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 2, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate