H.R. No. 1261 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Martha Lynn Korioth of Houston, who passed away on March 15, 2009, at the age of 67; and WHEREAS, A native of Longview, Martha Korioth was the daughter of Marcella Lockaby and Frank Hawkins; she worked with the Spring Branch Independent School District for three decades, and her career included a notable 25-year tenure as the executive assistant to the superintendent; and WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, this esteemed Texan led a caring and purposeful life, and she will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of all those who shared in her love and friendship; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Martha Lynn Korioth and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Terry Korioth; to her sons, Cary, Jeff, and Kevin Korioth; to her daughters-in-law, Tricia and Renee Korioth; to her grandchildren, Krysten, Danielle, Kelsey, Alexis, Connor, and Carson; to her brother, Ken Hawkins; to her mother-in-law, Billie Lee Korioth; 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 Martha Lynn Korioth. Bohac ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1261 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 23, 2009. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House