SR673 - In memory of Laura Ruth Tedford of Brownsboro.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 673       In Memory   of   Laura Tedford            WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their   memories of Laura Ruth Tedford of Brownsboro, who passed away on   November 18, 2021, at the age of 60; and          WHEREAS, The former Laura Parker was born to Randy and   Sarah Parker on August 11, 1961, in Tyler and grew up with the   companionship of her sister, Mary; she graduated from Brownsboro   High School in 1979 and continued her education at Southwestern   Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie before graduating   from The University of Texas at Tyler with bachelor's degrees in   business and education; and          WHEREAS, On March 20, 1981, she exchanged the vows of   marriage with David Tedford; in the course of a rewarding union   that spanned four decades, the couple were blessed with two   children, Drew and Lauren, and they had the pleasure of seeing   their family grow to include five grandchildren, Jack, Mary,   Elizabeth, Eli, and Beau; and          WHEREAS, After devoting much of her time to her children   during their early years, Mrs. Tedford began teaching at Chandler   Elementary School in 1992, and she went on to earn a real estate   license and to work with her father and sister at Crestview   Properties in Chandler; sustained by a deep and abiding faith,   she was a lifelong member of Chandler First Assembly of God; in   her leisure hours, she enjoyed playing dominoes and visiting the   beach; and          WHEREAS, Admired for her patience, generosity, and   conviction, Laura Tedford brightened the world for all who knew   her, and they will forever hold her close in their hearts; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Laura Ruth Tedford   and extend heartfelt sympathy to her loved ones; 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 Laura Tedford.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate