SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 569
	In Memory
	of
	Martha Ellen Bonner Miller
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Martha Ellen Bonner Miller, who died
	March 26, 2015, at the age of 90; and
	WHEREAS, Martha Miller was born on December 16, 1924, in
	San Antonio, to Willa Calhoun and Z. David Bonner; she was
	extremely proud of her family's rich history; she was a direct
	descendent of Nathaniel Bilberry, who served in General George
	Washington's Commander in Chief Life Guard, and she was related
	to United States Vice President John C. Calhoun; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Miller was hired by the Texas Senate in 1966
	to create the Capitol Information and Guide Service; under her
	leadership, it became a highly knowledgeable and professional
	guide service; she later served for 30 years as executive
	director of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel; and
	WHEREAS, She was active in a wide range of civic,
	historical, and philanthropic organizations, including the
	Daughters of the American Revolution, the United Daughters of the
	Confederacy, the Austin Civil War Roundtable, and the Austin
	Women's Club; she was a docent of the Texas Governor's Mansion and
	served as board president of Zachary Scott Theater; and
	WHEREAS, She was a woman of grace, dignity, and discipline
	who gave generously to others; she was noted for her intellectual
	pursuits and her dry sense of humor, and her enthusiasm for
	living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and
	WHEREAS, She was devoted to her large and loving family and
	extended family members, and she leaves behind memories that will
	long be cherished by those who were privileged to share in her
	life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Martha Ellen Bonner Miller; 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 Martha Ellen Bonner Miller.
	Watson
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 15, 2015, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate