SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 51
In Memory
of
Mary Adams
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Mary Stroube Adams, who died July 6,
2021, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Mary Adams was an exemplary citizen and a
dedicated educator, and her sincere concern for each of her
students and her eagerness to serve as a mentor had a profound
impact on the lives of countless young people; and
WHEREAS, Mary was born on June 6, 1942; she graduated from
Abilene High School, and she earned a bachelor's degree from
Stanford University and a master's degree from the University of
Houston; and
WHEREAS, She enjoyed a long and distinguished career as an
English and humanities teacher and as an administrator with the
Temple Independent School District; her administrative positions
included serving as a curriculum coordinator and a dean of
instruction; however, she also continued to work as a classroom
teacher throughout her career in the district; and
WHEREAS, She took part in multiple cultural exchange
programs in the Soviet Union and Russia and in study and
research trips in France and the Amazon River basin; her many
honors included the State of Texas Outstanding Teacher of the
Humanities Award and the Rotary Club Educator of the Year; in
2000, Temple High School established the Mary S. Adams Award,
an award that is voted on by students to honor teachers who
have had an important impact on the school; and
WHEREAS, A woman of wisdom and generosity, Mary Adams gave
unselfishly to others, and she will long be remembered for her
radiant smile, her caring spirit, and her enthusiasm for living
each day to the fullest; and
WHEREAS, She was devoted to her children and extended
family, and she leaves behind memories that will be cherished
forever 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 Mary Stroube Adams; 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 Mary Adams.
Buckingham, Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on October 5, 2021, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate