HR49
189515-1
By Representative Sanderford
RFD:
First Read: 11-JAN-18
189515-1:n:01/08/2018:AR/ar LSA2018-90
MOURNING THE DEATH OF MRS. POLLY TORTI LUCAS.
WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that we note the
death on December 20, 2017, of Mrs. Polly Torti Lucas of
Huntsville, Alabama, at the age of 96 years; and
WHEREAS, her passing leaves a void in the lives of
her loving family, many friends, and the entire community,
where she was highly regarded; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lucas was the second child born to
Maurice Leo Torti and Leah Dovey Glidewell on January 21,
1920, in Memphis, Tennessee, and
WHEREAS, she was a graduate of Messick High School
in Memphis, Tennessee; she earned her Bachelor of Science
Degree with a double major in mathematics and chemistry from
Memphis State University, now known as University of Memphis;
and
WHEREAS, she was active in Phi Beta Chi (honorary
science society), the Latin Club, the Episcopal Club, Kappa
Lambda Sigma, and was selected for Who's Who Among Students in
American Universities and Colleges; and
WHEREAS, her professional career included teaching
in Memphis city schools, Nashville city schools, and Ward
Belmont College in Nashville, Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lucas was a faithful member of First
Baptist Church where she served on many committees including
the personnel committee, of which she was chairman; and
WHEREAS, she was preceded in death by her parents;
son, William Ray Lucas, Jr., and sister-in-law, Sue Lucas
Moore; and
WHEREAS, survivors include her husband of more than
ears, William Ray Lucas; daughter, Donna Lucas Watts
(Vernon); son, Michael Lee Lucas (Sue Ellen); daughter-in-law,
Janet Lucas Beck; grandchildren, Emily Watts Blenner (Tim),
Kenan Lucas (Catherine), Marguerite Lucas Armitage (Thom),
John Watts (Mitra), Alice Lucas, and Michael Lucas, Jr.,
(Whitney); great-grandchildren, Michael and Sarah Blenner, and
Holmes, Malcom, and Gwen Lucas; sister, Alice Torti Neel;
brother, Maurice Torti, Jr., (Nancy); nephew, Spurgeon Neel,
III; niece, Leah Neel Zartarian (Gary); and great-nephews,
Gregory Zartarian and Geoffrey Zartarian; and
WHEREAS, although her presence will be greatly
missed, the memory of Mrs. Lucas will be cherished in the
hearts of all who knew and loved her; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the death of Mrs. Polly Torti
Lucas is recorded with deep sadness, and this resolution is
offered in tribute to her life and with heartfelt sympathy to
her family, whose grief is shared by many.
Howard Sanderford