SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 896
In Memory
of
Emily Kay Murph
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Dallas and Corpus Christi in mourning the tragic
loss of Emily Kay Murph, who died May 18, 1997, at the age of
40; and
WHEREAS, Born January 20, 1957, in Corpus Christi,
Emily Kay Murph graduated from Rockport-Fulton High School in
1975; she earned a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
and a master's degree in physical therapy from Texas Woman's
University; and
WHEREAS, Emily Murph was dedicated to her work as a
physical therapist at Methodist Hospital in Dallas; she was
known for her proficiency and for her deep concern for her
patients; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, Emily Murph was respected
in the community for her many accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, She was an outdoors enthusiast who loved the
beach, and she was a devout Christian and a member of Highland
Park Baptist Church in Dallas; and
WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity,
she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, warmth,
and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and
WHEREAS, Emily Murph was a devoted daughter, sister,
and aunt, 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,
75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Emily Kay Murph: her mother,
Sister Mary Louise Mount; her twin sister, Melanie Harrison;
her brothers, Howard Murph and Larry Murph; and her nieces
and nephews; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of 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 Emily Kay Murph.
Truan
Armbrister
Barrientos
Bivins
Brown
Cain
Carona
Duncan
Ellis
Fraser
Gallegos
Galloway
Harris
Haywood
Lindsay
Lucio
Luna
Madla
Moncrief
Nelson
Nixon
Ogden
Patterson
Ratliff
Shapiro
Shapleigh
Sibley
Wentworth
West
Whitmire
Zaffirini
Bullock, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the above
Resolution was adopted by the Senate
on May 27, 1997, by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Dean of the Senate