82R18043 RYA-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1557
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful accomplishments
drew to a close with the passing of Maureen Pruitt of Woodway on
March 18, 2011, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, The former Maureen Crawford was born in Bryn Mawr,
Pennsylvania, on October 5, 1928, to George and Charlotte Crawford;
she attended Philadelphia schools and went on to earn both
bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Temple
University; while in college, she co-edited the Philadelphia
Electric Company's magazine; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Pruitt enjoyed a long and rewarding marriage
with her husband, Milton, until his passing in 2010; the couple made
their home in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for many years, and Mrs.
Pruitt taught special education and developed curriculum; after
their retirement, the Pruitts relocated to Florida, where they
became valued members of the Shepherd Christian Community and the
Maranatha Baptist Retirement Community; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to her faith, Mrs. Pruitt was a Sunday
school teacher and worked with her church's high school youth
group; moreover, she wrote articles on the topic of childhood
evangelism; and
WHEREAS, Although Maureen Pruitt will be greatly missed, she
will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who held her
close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Maureen Pruitt and
extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Phil Beatty; to her niece,
Barbara Gurka, and her husband, James; to her nephews, John Beatty
and his wife, Suzanne, Robert Beatty and his wife, Kaye, and Paul
Beatty and his wife, Carol; to her great-niece and great-nephews,
Elizabeth, Kyle, Daniel, Scott, Christopher, JohnMark, and
Matthew; 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 Maureen
Pruitt.