H.C.R. No. 196
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Residents of Mount Pleasant lost a dedicated civic
leader and a cherished friend with the passing of Judy Broach
Hammonds on April 5, 2009, at the age of 60; and
WHEREAS, A native of Mount Pleasant, the former Judy Broach
was born on December 5, 1948, to Harrel and Mataline Anderson
Broach; she went on to graduate from Mount Pleasant High School in
1967, and she later embarked on a career as a teacher in public
schools across the state; she also returned to her alma mater as an
English, speech, and drama instructor; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hammonds volunteered at Shelter Agencies for
Families in East Texas and in 2006 joined the organization's staff
as the financial director; the following year, she became a
prevention educator and advocate; she regularly reached above and
beyond the requirements of her position to assist her clients, and
she was named the SAFE-T Employee of the Year for 2008; and
WHEREAS, Active in a number of community service endeavors,
Ms. Hammonds organized an elder health care coalition of
representatives from nursing homes, home health agencies, and
hospitals, through which she helped develop curricula and programs
for senior citizens and hosted a monthly training for certified
nursing assistants from area counties; this esteemed Texan also
created a domestic violence response agency that she named Ounce of
Prevention, and she was appointed chair of the Titus County
Historical Commission; in addition, Ms. Hammonds was a member of
the Mount Pleasant Housing Authority Board of Directors, Gladewater
Baptist Church, and the local chapter of Daughters of the American
Revolution; and
WHEREAS, An unstoppable force when it came to helping others,
Judy Hammonds was beloved for her enthusiasm, compassion, and
can-do spirit; even in her illness, she continued to give back to
her community, organizing events, setting agendas, and keeping
others on track, and her generosity and many good works will long
inspire all those who were fortunate enough to know her; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Judy Broach Hammonds and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Billy
C. Hammonds; to her children, Matt Morris and his wife, Julia, and
Amy Schmitt and her husband, Kenny; to her grandchildren, Bo and
Leah Schmitt and Samantha Morris; to her brother, Micki Broach and
his wife, Donna; to her niece, Sarah Broach; to her nephew, Josh
Broach and his wife, Jaton; and to her other relatives and many
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
Judy Hammonds.
Homer
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 196 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 4, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 196 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on May 18, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor