SR 16 — In memory of Phillis Hastings Townes of Detroit.

By:AAHughesSENATE S.R.ANo.A16RESOLUTION RNO. E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Phillis Hastings Townes of Detroit, who passed away on March 8, 2025, at the age of 75;

16 In Memory of Phillis Townes WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Phillis Hastings Townes of Detroit, who passed away on March 8, 2025, at the age of 75;

now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89thState Texasof Texas, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Phillis Hastings Townes and extend heartfelt sympathy toS.R. the members of her family:

89S20476ANo.A16 DSH-Dto 1the S.R.ANo.A16members toof her husband,family: Larry Townes;

to her husband, Larry Townes;

and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolutionResolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Phillis Townes.

Hughes ________________________________ AAAAAPresident of the Senate AAAAAI hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on September 4, 2025, by a rising vote.

________________________________ AAAAASecretary of the Senate ________________________________ AAAAAAMember, Texas Senate 2