H.R. No. 2430
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Angleton are mourning the loss of
esteemed educator Frances Chalmers, whose untimely passing on
December 16, 2008, at the age of 62, has left a void in the lives of
all who knew and loved her; and
WHEREAS, Born on September 6, 1946, Frances Chalmers grew up
in Tyler and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in
1968; she subsequently moved to Angleton, where she began her
career as a middle school English teacher, a position in which she
would serve for more than three decades; she was known for her love
of children, her quick wit, and her ability to reach all students;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to her work in the classroom, Mrs.
Chalmers contributed to the school community through her leadership
of the English department, her organization of the annual Brazoria
County Spelling Bee, and her regular attendance at sporting events;
moreover, she drew on her Jewish heritage to teach lessons on the
Holocaust and served as a resource to the Angleton High School choir
when they performed traditional Hebrew songs; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Chalmers remained involved in the school
district after her retirement, serving as a substitute teacher and
a volunteer; she often encountered former students, whom she called
her "kids," and delighted in hearing about the course of their
lives; in May 2008, she entered public service, following her
election to the Angleton Independent School District Board of
Trustees; and
WHEREAS, Frances Chalmers benefited countless people with
her guidance, generosity, and thoughtfulness, and although she is
deeply missed, she will long be remembered by those who were
privileged to share in the warmth of her love and friendship; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Frances Chalmers and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, Eddie Chalmers; to her children, Sam Chalmers and his
wife, Jill, and Hanna Chalmers; 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 Frances
Chalmers.
Bonnen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2430 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 28, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House