SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 52
	In Memory
	of
	Golda Mae Caston Sykes
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Golda Mae Caston Sykes, who died May 25,
	2013; and
	WHEREAS, Golda Sykes was born in San Francisco to Milton
	Kash and Ereva Mae Greenwell Caston; she graduated in 1963 from
	Buchser High School in Santa Clara, California, where she was an
	honor student and a cheerleader; and
	WHEREAS, She grew up in a military family and traveled
	around the world as a young woman; while living in Anchorage,
	Alaska, she met her husband, the late Robert Lee Sykes, and they
	married on December 25, 1964; and
	WHEREAS, The couple traveled throughout the country while
	Mr. Sykes served in the United States Army; they raised two
	children, and when Golda became disenchanted with the education
	her children were receiving, she began a regimen of
	homeschooling; she went on to establish the Sykes Academy in Fort
	Worth to serve other families whose children struggled with
	mainstream education; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced her faith in her
	daily life, she held numerous positions within the Church of
	Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including that of Primary
	president, Relief Society president, Young Women president, and
	Youth Seminary teacher; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
	gave generously to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and valued
	counsel 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 many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
	83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
	condolences to the bereaved family of Golda Mae Caston Sykes;
	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 Golda Mae Caston Sykes.
	Davis
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on June 12, 2013, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate