S.C.R. No. 40
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The retirement of five esteemed volunteers for the
Texoma Exposition and Livestock Show provides a fitting opportunity
to recognize them for their long and distinguished service; and
WHEREAS, A beloved tradition in Grayson County, the annual
Texoma Exposition and Livestock Show allows area students to
develop and showcase their skills in animal husbandry, mechanics,
and creative arts and crafts; and
WHEREAS, Each year, numerous volunteers oversee the
competitions and work to ensure the event's success; following 46
years with the exposition and livestock show, Mary Nan Story of
Whitesboro is concluding her tenure as treasurer and superintendent
of the clothing division; Aurelia Holcomb and Mary Reed of Gunter
recently stepped down as craft superintendents, having each
volunteered for four and a half decades; in addition, Cathy Rains of
Sherman is leaving her post as show superintendent after 25 years of
service to the organization, and Martha Mears of Denison, who has
also served for 25 years, is retiring as secretary; and
WHEREAS, By giving generously of their time and talents to
the Texoma Exposition and Livestock Show, these dynamic women have
made a positive difference in the lives of countless young Texans,
and they may indeed reflect with pride on their invaluable
contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commend Mary Nan Story, Aurelia Holcomb, Mary Reed, Cathy
Rains, and Martha Mears for their many years of service to the
Texoma Exposition and Livestock Show and extend to them sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for these exceptional volunteers as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 40 was adopted by the Senate
on April 19, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 40 was adopted by the House
on April 30, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor