TITLE: In memory of Mary Ruth Meinen Lantrip of Pilot Point.

SUMMARY: In memory of Mary Ruth Meinen Lantrip of Pilot Point.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Mary Ruth Meinen Lantrip of Pilot Point, who passed away on February 28, 2013, at the age of 89; and WHEREAS, The former Mary Ruth Meinen was born in Denton on September 11, 1923, to Herman and Dora Meinen; she found a life partner in Thurman Lantrip, whom she married on January 26, 1942, and the couple shared 71 years together; they became the parents of three sons, Billy, Tommy, and Michael Lee, and with the passing years, their family grew to include 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, A woman of faith, Mrs. Lantrip was a lifelong member of the First Rock Fellowship Baptist Church in Aubrey; she enjoyed cooking for her family, going to garage sales, and traveling; and WHEREAS, Mary Lantrip treasured the time she spent in the company of her family and friends, and those she leaves behind will in turn cherish their memories of this kind and caring woman; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Mary Ruth Meinen Lantrip and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Thurman Ralph Lantrip; to her sons, Billy and Tommy Lantrip; to her daughters-in-law, Mary Lantrip, Oleta Lantrip, and Becky Measan; to her sisters, Kathrine Brooks and Betty Sue Martin; to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mary Ruth Meinen Lantrip. Fallon Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1318 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 17, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House