H.R. No. 1236
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Friends and family are mourning the loss of Tommie
Fay Holcomb Darby of Jacksonville, who died on March 20, 2009, at
the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, Born in Huntsville on August 6, 1940, to Jim and
Virgie Holcomb, Tommie Fay Holcomb graduated from Jacksonville High
School in 1958 in the top 10 of her class; that same year, she
married Roy Darby, with whom she shared a rewarding relationship
that spanned a half-century; the couple's life together was further
enriched by the addition of their son, James, to their family; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Darby was employed as a secretary at McElmurry
Motors and Nichols Industry and went on to establish a notable
21-year career with the Jacksonville Independent School District
before her retirement; she was a charter member of Tabernacle
Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Tommie Fay Darby lived a caring and purposeful life,
and she will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of all
those who were privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Tommie Fay Holcomb
Darby and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family:
to her husband, Roy Darby; to her son, James Bryant Darby; to her
sister, Ann Hughes; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Tommie Fay
Darby.
Hopson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1236 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 16, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House