TITLE: In memory of Margaret Christine Laws Holcombe of Cameron.

SUMMARY: In memory of Margaret Christine Laws Holcombe of Cameron.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Cameron in mourning the loss of Margaret Christine Laws Holcombe, who died January 3, 2013, at the age of 66; and WHEREAS, Chris Holcombe was born May 20, 1946, in Lockhart; she graduated from Del Valle High School in Austin in 1963 before entering The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a degree in home economics; and WHEREAS, She was married to Roderick Holcombe, and the couple raised two sons, Andrew and William, who were a source of much pride and joy and who blessed them with two grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Holcombe enjoyed a productive, 35-year career with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service as the county extension agent for family and consumer sciences in Milam County; over the course of her career, she received numerous awards for her exceptional service, most notably the Texas 4-H Meritorious Service Award; and WHEREAS, After her retirement, she continued to serve her community by volunteering for a wide variety of charitable and civic organizations, including the First United Methodist Women, the Republican Women of Milam County, the Cameron Lions Club, and the Cameron Arts and Service League; in 2010, she was named Volunteer of the Year by the Cameron Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, A woman of generosity, compassion, and strength, she gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, her commitment to service, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Margaret Christine Holcombe; 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 Chris Holcombe. Schwertner President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2013, by a rising vote.