81R23233 CBE-D
By: Pitts H.R. No. 2681
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Margaret L. Felty of Waxahachie, an esteemed
educator and beloved community leader, passed away on April 3,
2009, at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, Born on August 20, 1916, in Paris, Texas, the former
Margaret L. Rowland was the daughter of Lanis and Margaret E.
Rowland; she married L. T. Felty on April 17, 1936, and together the
couple shared nearly six decades and raised three children before
his death in 1996; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Felty graduated from Texas Christian
University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and
went on to earn a master's degree in history from The University of
Texas at Arlington; she was an enthusiastic and attentive first
grade teacher at Northside Elementary School in Waxahachie for many
years, and she was recognized with the 2006 Outstanding Elementary
Educator's award by the Waxahachie Ex-Students Association;
moreover, in September 2008, the Waxahachie Independent School
District paid tribute to Mrs. Felty by dedicating the Margaret L.
Felty Elementary School in her honor; and
WHEREAS, Following her retirement, Mrs. Felty gave
generously of her time and energy in behalf of numerous
organizations, including the Ellis County Retired School
Personnel, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Ellis
County Genealogical Society, and the Ellis County Historical
Commission, which she served as chair for 14 years; in addition, she
served as president of the Century Club and of the Alpha Alpha
chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma and as a ruling elder and Sunday school
teacher at Central Presbyterian Church; her support of her
community was honored in 2002 with her selection as the First Lady
of Waxahachie; and
WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "Mama T," Margaret Felty had
a way of making everyone feel special, and her optimism and kindness
inspired countless people; although she will be deeply missed,
memories of her will be forever cherished by 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 honor the life of Margaret L. Felty and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her children,
Larry Felty and his wife, Glinda, Joe Felty and his wife, Jane, and
Margaret E. Felty; to her grandchildren, Bryan Felty and his wife,
Kimberly, Patrick Felty and his wife, Heather, Julie Vela and her
husband, John, David Averett and his wife, Traci, Jackie Kindred
and her husband, Avery, Leslie Deen and her husband, Brad, and Joe
Averett and his wife, Sarah; to her great-grandchildren, Andrew,
Joe, Alexus, J. J., Jeff, Storme, Kaitlen, William, Calder, Tyler,
Adam, and Tatum; to her siblings, June Groves, Pam Gandy, and Rex
Rowland; 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 Margaret L.
Felty.