SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 3
In Memory
of
Ruby Mae Washington
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Ruby Mae Washington, who died December
25, 2020, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, Ruby Mae Washington was born on December 14, 1934,
in Pittsburg, Texas; she grew up in the Harvard Switch Community,
and she graduated from Frederick Douglass High School in 1951; and
WHEREAS, She and her beloved husband, the late George L.
Washington Sr., were blessed with four children, Gwenda Joyce
Lowe, Lottie Jean Grant, George L. Washington Jr., and Lee Daryl
Washington; her three grandchildren and the rest of her loving
extended family were a source of much pride and joy for her; and
WHEREAS, Ruby Mae earned a license from the Tyler Barber
and Beauty College and went on to enjoy a long and productive
career as the owner of her beloved salon, Washington Clientele,
in Dallas; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced her faith in her
daily life, she was an active member of several churches over the
course of her life; she taught Sunday school, sang in church
choirs, and participated in prayer bands and other ministries;
she became a loyal member of Antioch Fellowship Missionary
Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, A woman of strength, wisdom, and grace, she gave
unselfishly to others, and she was treasured for her loving,
generous spirit by those who were privileged to share in her
life; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Washington 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, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Ruby Mae Washington; 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 Ruby Mae Washington.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 13, 2021, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate