TITLE: In memory of Rachel Littlejohn-Diebel.

SUMMARY: In memory of Rachel Littlejohn-Diebel.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Beeville in mourning the loss of the Honorable Rachel Littlejohn-Diebel, who died December 24, 2014, at the age of 92; and WHEREAS, This distinguished lady was born on June 14, 1922, in Wellingborough, England; she began studying medicine at Cambridge University, and she left school to work for the British Military Intelligence during World War II; and WHEREAS, She married Lacy Littlejohn in 1946, and they soon moved to Texas to attend Baylor Law School; after earning their degrees, they settled in Beeville with their two children, and Mrs. Littlejohn did legal work in the community before becoming a high school mathematics instructor; and WHEREAS, She was elected to the bench for the 156th District Court in 1974 and presided over the court until her retirement in 1994; during her tenure, she became a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation; her husband passed away in 1986; and WHEREAS, She married Edwin Diebel in 1999, with whom she shared immeasurable happiness; she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of the Honorable Rachel Littlejohn-Diebel; 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 Rachel Littlejohn-Diebel. Zaffirini President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 4, 2015, by a rising vote.