81R9659 JNC-D
By: Hunter H.R. No. 811
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of Nancy Jane Stevens of Corpus Christi, who passed away on
December 29, 2008, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, A native of Chicago, Mrs. Stevens was born on August
29, 1927, and graduated from DePauw University, where she earned a
degree in music; she shared many happy years with her husband,
George Stevens, and the couple were blessed with two children, Dave
and Tom; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her family responsibilities, Mrs.
Stevens shared her time with a number of community groups; she
participated in activities of the Boy Scouts of America with her
sons, devoted time to the local chapter of the Red Cross, and served
on the boards of the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures and the
Corpus Christi Housing Authority; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong Republican, Mrs. Stevens was a valued
member of the Nueces County Republican Women and Texas Federation
of Republican Women; in addition, she served as the Republican
Presidential Elector in 2004, a delegate to the Republican National
Convention in Miami in 1972, and chair of the Republican Party of
Nueces County; and
WHEREAS, This faithful member of Grace Presbyterian Church
served her congregation as an elder since 1983, and was especially
dedicated to the work of the children's ministry; in her free time,
she enjoyed cheering on her favorite baseball teams, the Houston
Astros and Corpus Christi Hooks; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Jane Stevens lived a caring and purposeful
life, and she will always be remembered with great tenderness and
affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Nancy Jane Stevens and
extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her sons,
Dave and his wife, Sharon, and Tom and his wife, Mary; to her
step-granddaughter, Jennifer; to her sister, Joanne Thebado; 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 Nancy Jane
Stevens.