SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1015
In Memory
of
Eleanor Hall Pitcock
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Eleanor Hall "Puddie"
Pitcock, who died May 14, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Eleanor Pitcock was reared in Dallas and
graduated as valedictorian of her class at Sunset High School;
she went on to attend Rice University, where she earned a degree
in history; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Pitcock gave generously to numerous
philanthropic causes and organizations; usually operating
anonymously, she purchased many works of art for churches and
cathedrals across the nation; in 1990, she and her husband Doug
anonymously purchased a sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi,
which was presented to Soviet premier Mikhail Gorbachev for his
role in ending the Cold War; and
WHEREAS, A strong advocate for the homeless, Mrs. Pitcock
often provided them help with medical expenses and coats during
the winter months, and she was known among them as "Angel of the
Streets"; she was a staunch supporter of the Salvation Army, Star
of Hope, and Service of the Emergency Aid Resource Center for the
Homeless, and she served on the board of Covenant House; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Pitcock was a devout Christian who practiced
her faith in her daily life through her generosity and
unselfishness and her warmth and compassion will not soon be
forgotten; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Pitcock was a devoted wife and mother, and
she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her
family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Eleanor Hall Pitcock: her husband of 58 years, James D.
Pitcock, Jr.; and her son, James D. Pitcock III; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Eleanor Hall Pitcock.
Whitmire
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate