81R5903 BPG-D
By: Anderson H.R. No. 553
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The death of Diana Louise Cooke of Waco on November
12, 2008, at the age of 43, brought a tremendous loss to her family
and friends; and
WHEREAS, Born in Waco on December 10, 1964, Ms. Cooke was a
devoted mother to Tabitha, Sara, and Christopher and a valued
member of Victorious Life Church; she was also a state employee who
worked for the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental
Retardation; and
WHEREAS, The local chapter of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure
organization selected Ms. Cooke to serve as a co-chair for its race
in 2008; Ms. Cooke was a powerful advocate for early detection of
breast cancer, appearing on television station KWTX to talk about
the importance of annual mammograms and remind women to consult
with their physicians quickly about anything unusual; and
WHEREAS, Inspired by the brave optimism Ms. Cooke displayed,
her fellow Race for the Cure volunteers helped her celebrate a
joyous family occasion; learning that her daughter Tabitha was
changing her marriage plans because of the expense of her mother's
medication, they pitched in to arrange her dream wedding; Ms. Cooke
proudly walked her daughter down the aisle and shared a dance with
her at the reception; and
WHEREAS, Diana Cooke met the greatest adversity with
remarkable courage; she made a positive difference in her community
through her determination to educate others about breast cancer,
and she will long be remembered by all who were privileged to know
her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature pay special tribute to the life of Diana Louise Cooke
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
daughters, Tabitha Bermudez and her husband, Luis, and Sara
Albright; to her son, Christopher Maddux; to her sisters, Judy
Andrews, Cynthia Larrow, Robin Colvin, and Paula Maddux; to her
brother, Gary Maddux; 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 Diana
Cooke.