The resolution honors the life of Emma Renell Raney, who passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 100. Born on March 20, 1925, in Argo, she was the daughter of Els and Lola Babe Wilbanks and grew up alongside her two brothers. Emma married Charles Raney in 1944, and they enjoyed a loving marriage that lasted over seven decades until his death in 2014. She was a devoted mother to her children, Linda, Dale, Kim, and Carolyn, and took great joy in her expanding family, which included 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

A lifelong member of the Argo Missionary Baptist Church, Mrs. Raney was known for her faith, warmth, and kindness. She enjoyed various hobbies such as gardening, cooking, quilting, and playing games, and she actively supported her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in their pursuits. The resolution expresses the Texas Senate's condolences to her family and friends, recognizing the positive impact she had on those around her. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for her family, and the Senate will adjourn in her memory.