H.R. No. 1722
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
temper the profound sadness felt at the passing of Mary Ruth
Galloway of Waco, who died on February 21, 2011, at the age of 90;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Waco on July 20, 1920, Mary Galloway was a
graduate of Waco High School; she and her husband-to-be, Harold
Galloway, began to consider marriage while he was serving in the
United States Army Air Forces during World War II, and they
exchanged vows in 1944, while he was on a brief leave from his
assignment in England; and
WHEREAS, After the war, they focused on raising their two
children even as Mr. Galloway's military career kept the family on
the move; they lived in California, Brooklyn, and Washington, D.C.,
before settling permanently in Waco when he retired; the couple
shared 43 rewarding years together before his passing in 1987; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Galloway took a deep interest in the world
around her; a dedicated traveler, she made numerous trips abroad,
visiting the British Isles, Ireland, and Australia; in addition,
she was a supporter and follower of the arts, attending many local
theater, music, and cultural events, and she volunteered her time
to assist organizations such as the Strecker Museum, the Red Cross,
and Meals on Wheels, while also working as an election judge for
many years; and
WHEREAS, Known for her love of life and her ability to connect
with everyone she met, Mary Galloway touched the lives of many
people with her empathy and generosity of spirit; she was a loving
wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and she will
forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of those fortunate
enough to have known her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mary Ruth Galloway
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
son, Bill Galloway; to her daughter, Ruby Smith; to her brother, Ed
Boles; 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 Mary Ruth
Galloway.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1722 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 12, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House