SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 46
In Memory
of
Judith Mary Pickle Lancaster
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Judith Mary Pickle Lancaster, who died
March 17, 2021, at the age of 102; and
WHEREAS, Judith Lancaster was born on March 6, 1919; she
grew up in Big Spring, where she was named Most Popular Girl in
her 1936 graduating class at Big Spring High School; she went on
to earn a degree from The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, After her graduation, she worked on the war effort
in West Texas, and she married Jonathan Lancaster in 1943; their
children, Diantha Alspaugh, Meredith Lancaster, and David
Lancaster, were a source of much pride and joy for her, and she
was blessed with seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren,
and a great-great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Once Judith's children reached school age, she
began a fulfilling, 30-year career as a teacher; after her
retirement in 1982, she and Jonathan moved to Austin and were
active in a wide range of area organizations, including Meals On
Wheels, the First United Methodist Church, and the LAMP program
at The University of Texas at Austin; a lifelong progressive
Democrat, Judith was extremely gratified at the election of the
nation's first African American president; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, grace, and generosity, she
gave unselfishly to others, and she will long be remembered for
her loving spirit and her enthusiasm for living each day to the
fullest; 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, 87th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Judith Mary Pickle
Lancaster; 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 Judith Lancaster.
Eckhardt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 4, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate