In memory of Laura Ruth Tedford.

89(R) SR 673 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate