H.C.R. No. 140
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with many joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and friends of
Sarah Helen Stewart Coker of Paris, Texas, who passed away on March
6, 2009, at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, Born on August 12, 1937, in Paris, the former Sarah
Stewart was the daughter of Roy and Pearl Stewart and enjoyed the
companionship of seven siblings, Katherine, Dan, Alford, Roy, Judy,
Ruby, and Irene; she was a graduate of Paris High School; and
WHEREAS, She married Roy Glenn Coker on October 15, 1955, at a
ceremony held in her hometown, and together they shared a marriage
that spanned half a century, until his passing in 2005; and
WHEREAS, She was a valued congregant of Calvary United
Methodist Church and will forever hold a treasured place in the
hearts of all those who were fortunate enough to share in her love
and friendship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Sarah Helen Stewart Coker and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her sons
and daughters-in-law, Roger and Vickie Coker, Steven and Kathy
Coker, and Philip and Shari Coker; to her grandchildren, Phil
Coker, Jr., and his wife, Desiree, Russell and Riley Coker, and Laci
Coker and her special friend, Josh Bearl; to her great-grandchild,
Beckham Allen Coker; to her brother and sisters, Roy Stewart, Jr.,
Judy Stewart, Ruby Trotter, and Irene Stout; and to her other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate adjourn today, they do so in memory of
Sarah Helen Stewart Coker.
Homer
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 140 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 9, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 140 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on April 21, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor