[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 130 (Friday, August 1, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S8049]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  SENATE RESOLUTION 645--HONORING THE LIFE OF ANNE LEGENDRE ARMSTRONG

  Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mrs. Hutchison) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 645

       Whereas Anne Legendre Armstrong, a pioneer for women in 
     public service, passed away on July 30, 2008, at the age of 
     80;
       Whereas Anne Armstrong was educated at Foxcroft School in 
     Middleburg, Virginia, where she was valedictorian of her 
     graduating class;
       Whereas Anne Armstrong received her B.A. degree from Vassar 
     College, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa in her 
     junior year;
       Whereas Anne Armstrong was an active and respected leader 
     in the Texas Republican Party and the first female co-chair 
     of the Republican National Committee;
       Whereas Anne Armstrong served both President Richard Nixon 
     and President Gerald Ford as a Cabinet-level counselor, the 
     first woman to do so;
       Whereas Anne Armstrong was named by President Gerald Ford 
     as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, the 
     first woman to hold that important and prestigious post;
       Whereas Anne Armstrong was awarded the Presidential Medal 
     of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor, by President 
     Ronald Reagan;
       Whereas Anne Armstrong graciously hosted world leaders and 
     other prominent individuals at the legendary Armstrong Ranch 
     in Kenedy County, Texas;
       Whereas Anne Armstrong was inducted into the Texas Women's 
     Hall of Fame in 1986 for her numerous achievements and 
     contributions to the State of Texas and the Nation;
       Whereas Anne Armstrong lost her beloved husband Tobin in 
     2005, and is survived by 5 five children: J. Barclay 
     Armstrong, Katharine Armstrong Love, Sarita Armstrong Hixon, 
     James Armstrong, and Tobin Armstrong, Jr.;
       Whereas Anne Armstrong is also survived by 13 grandchildren 
     and a sister, Katharine Legendre King; and
       Whereas Anne Armstrong will be deeply missed by the people 
     of Texas and the Nation as a whole: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate honors the life of Anne Legendre 
     Armstrong, an exemplar of dedication to public service and an 
     inspiration for the Texans who have followed her.

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