H.C.R. No. 158
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Joan Sims Vaughan of Clarksville, who died on March 13, 2009, at
the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, A native of Clarksville, Mrs. Vaughan was born on
January 30, 1929, to Joel Smith Sims and Swann Sivley Sims; she
earned her bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at
Austin, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority; and
WHEREAS, Employed for more than 23 years by the Texas
Department of Human Services, Mrs. Vaughan retired in 1991 and
focused her time and talents on volunteer service within her
community; she was a member of the PRIDE organization, served on the
fund-raising committee for the Red River County Courthouse
Restoration Project, and worked with the Chamber of Commerce; her
dedication to her fellow residents earned her the Historic Red
River County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award in 2004;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Vaughan was dedicated to her family above all
else; she shared six decades with her husband, James W. "Buddy"
Vaughan, and she lovingly raised her children, Clare Rainey and
James Vaughan, Jr.; she was also a longtime, faithful member of the
First Christian Church and Christian Women's Fellowship; and
WHEREAS, Joan Vaughan lived a caring and purposeful life, and
her passing leaves an empty place in the hearts of all those who
held her dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Joan Sims Vaughan and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, James
Vaughan; to her son, James Vaughan, Jr., and his wife, Pam; to her
daughter, Clare Rainey; to her grandchildren, Chris Vaughan and his
wife, Michele, and Jennifer Vaughan; to her great-granddaughter,
Madison Vaughan; 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 this day, they do so in memory of
Joan Sims Vaughan.
Homer
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 158 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 16, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 158 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