H.R. No. 2748
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will cherish their memories of
Linda Jean Roland Harrell, who passed away on May 13, 2009, at the
age of 52; and
WHEREAS, A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mrs. Harrell was
born on July 4, 1956, to Robert Linder Roland and Betty Shirley
Roland; she graduated from Centenary College of Louisiana in 1980,
earning a bachelor's degree in history, and settled in Dallas,
where she worked for Buddy Fogelson; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harrell was completely devoted to the
well-being of her family, including her husband of 28 years, Mike,
who was the love of her life, and their three children, in whom she
took great pride; an accomplished seamstress who was known for
creating original clothing and costumes for special occasions, she
was fully engaged in her children's lives, helping them with
school, scouting, and sports activities; initially volunteering
for endeavors relating to Lake Highlands High School, she later
participated in activities of Texas Tech University, the University
of Mississippi, and the United States Naval Academy, where she
became president of the Naval Academy Parents Club of North Texas;
she further expressed her care and concern for members of the
military by becoming very active in the Lake Highlands Military
Moms organization; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harrell's warmth and generosity were shared
with friends and neighbors; she was always available to help others
and to transport or care for neighborhood children, and she could
make any experience more memorable with her kind and caring ways;
and
WHEREAS, Although her journey on this earth ended far too
soon, Linda Harrell leaves behind a legacy to treasure for those who
held her dear, and the love they shared with her will forever light
their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Linda Jean Roland
Harrell and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to
her husband, Mike Harrell; to her three children, Michael Linder
Harrell, Lauren Elizabeth Harrell, and Ensign Robert Alexander
Harrell; 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 Linda Jean
Roland Harrell.
Kent
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2748 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 31, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House