TITLE: In memory of Betty Wade Arnold.

SUMMARY: In memory of Betty Wade Arnold.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Betty Wade Arnold of Tyler were deeply saddened by her death on September 16, 2023, at the age of 82; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Virginia McKinney and Morris S. Wade, the former Betty Wade was born in Kilgore on January 26, 1941, and she grew up with the companionship of a brother, Max; she attended Tyler High School, where she was a cheerleader; and WHEREAS, She met the love of her life, Milton Arnold, while participating in a hayride at her church, and the couple shared a rewarding marriage that spanned nearly six and a half decades; Mrs. Arnold was the proud mother of two children, Amy and Wade, and she experienced the joy of seeing her treasured family grow to include four grandchildren, Justin, Heather, Addison, and Davis, as well as three great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, For 27 years, Mrs. Arnold worked for the Tyler Independent School District; she initially served on the staff at Clarkston Elementary School, and she later became executive secretary to the head of elementary education; active in her community, she volunteered with her husband for Meals on Wheels and the West Erwin Benevolence Center; she was also a charter member of Glenwood Church of Christ, and at the time of her passing, she was actively involved with the Shiloh Road Church of Christ; above all else, she enjoyed spending time with loved ones and friends, and she delighted in opening her home to host holiday celebrations and other special events; and WHEREAS, Although Betty Arnold is deeply missed, those who held her dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness she brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Betty Wade Arnold and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Milton Arnold; to her daughter, Amy Clark, and her husband, Joe; to her son, Wade Arnold, and his wife, Amber; to her grandchildren, Justin Clark and his wife, Rebekah, Heather Clark, Addison Arnold, and Davis Arnold; to her great-grandchildren; to her nephew, Randy Wade, and his wife, Sherril; to her sister-in-law, Ann Krum; and to her other relatives and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Betty Wade Arnold. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on October 19, 2023, by a rising vote.