Bill Text: TX SR463 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 463 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Effie Mae Caffee.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-18 - Reported enrolled [SR463 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SR463-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 463


	In Memory
	of
	Effie Mae Caffee

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is honored to pay
	tribute to the life of Burkburnett resident Effie Mae Caffee, who
	at the age of 111 was the state's oldest resident; she died
	February 23, 2013; and
	WHEREAS,


	WHEREAS, This plucky Texan kept her friends, family
	members, and scientists marveling at her longevity and stamina;
	only a few days after her 111th birthday, she was confirmed as the
	16th-oldest person in the United States; she was even older than
	the town of Burkburnett, which marked its centennial anniversary
	six years ago; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Caffee was an inspiration to all those who
	knew her; she held a driver's license until the age of 107 and
	celebrated her most recent birthday in high spirits; she
	maintained her faculties until the time of her death, one of her
	only limitations being poor hearing, which finally forced her to
	retire from playing bingo; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Caffee recently underwent a series of tests
	conducted by researchers at the Boston University School of
	Medicine to learn more about the secret of her enduring
	soundness; medical scientists are also studying her genetic
	makeup to help future generations better understand the
	determining factors in individual longevity; and
	WHEREAS, This extraordinary lady was known to have a
	playful sense of humor, and she had a coy attitude about her age
	until she was 105, when her children convinced her to participate
	in the centennial celebration of Burkburnett and accept honors as
	its oldest resident; she will long be remembered by her family
	and her friends for her warmth, wit, wisdom, and vitality; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
	83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
	bereaved family of Effie Mae Caffee; 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 Effie Mae Caffee.
	Estes



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 18, 2013, by a
		rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate