81R2691 MG-D
By: Kolkhorst H.R. No. 550
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Hester Smith Lockett of Brenham on June 26, 2008, at the
age of 102; and
WHEREAS, Born to Joseph Springer Smith and Hester Elizabeth
Abbott on October 6, 1905, in Brenham, the former Hester Smith was a
lifelong member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church; during her senior
year in high school, she had the honor of being named the 1923
Maifest queen, and she presided over the town's largest annual
festival alongside that year's king, Reese B. Lockett; while the
pair shared the throne, they formed a lasting connection; five
years later, on August 14, 1928, Hester Smith married Reese Lockett
at St. Peter's Episcopal Church of Brenham, and the couple were
later blessed with two children, Reese and Hester; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lockett, a graduate of The University of Texas,
owned and operated a clothing store with her husband; in addition,
Mr. Lockett served as mayor of Brenham for 28 years, and Mrs.
Lockett played a strong supporting role during his tenure in
office, which was marked by many milestone achievements for the
city; and
WHEREAS, Known for her charm and her sense of humor, Hester
Lockett was a gracious and beloved figure in her hometown for more
than a century, and although she will be deeply missed, she will be
forever treasured in the hearts of all who knew her; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Hester Smith
Lockett and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family:
to her son, Reese B. Lockett, Jr., and his wife, Suzanne Lockett; to
her daughter, Hester Kirkham, and her husband, the Reverend John
Kirkham; to her grandchildren and their spouses, Hester and Bob
Hodde, Wynn and Jim Dorsett, Anne and Taylor Pace, and Thorne and
Carmen Gregory; to her 14 great-grandchildren; to her sister,
Marion Sawyer; and to her other relatives and 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 Hester
Smith Lockett.