TITLE: In memory of Diane Maxey Graves of Post.

SUMMARY: In memory of Diane Maxey Graves of Post.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Diane Maxey Graves of Post, who passed away on January 25, 2018, at the age of 71; and WHEREAS, The former Diane Maxey was born to Quanah and Sue Green Maxey on March 2, 1946; she attended grade school at the Graham Chapel Church of Christ and after graduating from Post High School in 1964, she earned a degree from Odessa Commercial College; and WHEREAS, She married Ronnie Graves on March 21, 1965, and the couple operated a farm northeast of Post; they were blessed with three children, Russel, Ron, and Angela, and with the passing years, they took great pride in welcoming into their family seven grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Graves enjoyed a successful 28-year career with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Garza County, and she especially loved working with young people in the 4-H program, many of whom went on to win state and national awards; she was also a member of the Garza County Livestock Association Board for 25 years, and she served the organization as secretary and treasurer; and WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, Mrs. Graves was a lifelong congregant of the Graham Chapel Church of Christ; she took great pleasure in serving others, and she showed her support for her alma mater as a season ticket holder for all of Post High School's sporting events; and WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to her family, her faith, and her community, Diane Graves earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who were fortunate enough to have known her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Diane Maxey Graves and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her husband, Ronnie Graves; to her sons, Russel Graves and his wife, Lonna, and Ron Graves and his wife, Melinda; to her daughter, Angela West, and her husband, Mark; to her sisters, Orabeth White and her husband, Noel, and Jane Mason and her husband, Lewis; to her 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 Diane Graves. Springer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 878 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 5, 2019. Chief Clerk of the House