82R17970 BGU-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1546
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
death of Miriam Simmons of Waco on March 21, 2011, at the age of 98;
and
WHEREAS, "Snooks" Simmons was joined in marriage with Edward
Simmons, who served as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air
Corps; the couple had a son, Edward, and shared a rewarding
relationship until Lieutenant Simmons was killed in action in the
Philippines during World War II; and
WHEREAS, After moving to Waco in 1963, Mrs. Simmons was
employed with the Veterans Administration for many years; she
delighted in the small-town feel of her adopted hometown and was an
avid bridge player; and
WHEREAS, Although Snooks Simmons will be deeply missed,
cherished memories of time spent in her company will long endure in
the hearts of her family and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Miriam Simmons and
extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her son,
Edward Simmons, and his wife, Karen; to her aunt, Georgia Breeden;
to her cousins, Glenn Breeden and Carol Leaverton; to her longtime
friends, Annette Brister, Betty Smith, Gail Thomas, and Tammie
Stripling; 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 Miriam
Simmons.