81R23255 BPG-D
By: Pitts H.R. No. 2687
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
death of Laura Ellen McMahan of Waxahachie on April 2, 2009, at the
age of 93; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of N. J. and Virginia Dunaway, the
former Laura Dunaway was born in Belcherville on June 20, 1915; she
married Harvey McMahan in 1937 and they became the parents of three
treasured children; the couple shared a fulfilling 43-year
relationship until his passing; and
WHEREAS, The McMahan family moved to Waxahachie in 1959, and
Mrs. McMahan became a valued member of First United Methodist
Church, where she worshipped for 48 years and gave of her time and
talents to the United Methodist Women, the Joy Singers, and the
Fidelis Sunday school class; in 2007, she moved to Lewisville to
live with one of her sons; and
WHEREAS, Thoughtful and compassionate, Mrs. McMahan served
communion at nursing homes and volunteered at Renfro Healthcare and
Pleasant Manor; she enjoyed spending time with her many dear
friends and with her family members, especially her beloved
grandchildren; in addition, she was an avid reader and followed
baseball closely, going over the sports page twice each day to
ensure no detail escaped her notice; and
WHEREAS, Laura McMahan will be deeply missed, but those who
were privileged to share in her love and affection will forever
treasure their memories of time spent in her company; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Laura McMahan and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her sons,
Harvey B. McMahan III and Charles McMahan and his wife, Connie; to
her daughter, Sue Hayes, and her husband, Bob; to her 10
grandchildren; to her 13 great-grandchildren; to her 2
great-great-grandchildren; and to her other relatives and host of
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 Laura
McMahan.