SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 59
In Memory
of
Willie Fae Atkinson
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Florence in mourning the loss of Willie Fae Atkinson,
who died July 2, 2021, at the age of 95; and
WHEREAS, A Williamson County native, Willie Fae Reagor was
born in her family's home on January 30, 1926; she began her
education in Andice, Texas, and then transferred to Florence
schools when the Andice School House closed; and
WHEREAS, On May 25, 1945, Willie Fae married her lifelong
love, Tom Atkinson; his military career took them to Rhode Island
and Pennsylvania, and at the end of World War II, they relocated
to College Station, where Tom attended Texas A&M University and
Willie Fae worked as a telephone switchboard operator for Bryan
Field; and
WHEREAS, Upon Tom's graduation, the couple settled near
Florence and began raising livestock; they were blessed with four
children, and their 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
enriched her life immeasurably; and
WHEREAS, Willie Fae took great joy in serving as a steward
of her cherished community; she was the first female to serve on
the Florence Independent School Board as a write-in candidate,
and she served in numerous leadership positions during her 70
years as a congregant of the Florence Methodist Church; she
served as a Girl Scout leader and held several offices with the
Home Demonstration Club, and she was a delegate to the State Farm
Bureau Convention; and
WHEREAS, She was a woman of many talents, and she passed on
her masterful skill as a seamstress to her daughters and
granddaughters; she touched the lives of many through her loving
spirit, and she enjoyed sharing the beautiful flowers and
vegetables from her gardens with her family and friends; she was
a treasured citizen, and she will long be remembered with respect
and admiration by all who were privileged to share in her life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Willie Fae Atkinson; 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 Willie Fae Atkinson.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on September 2, 2021,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate