H.R. No. 1919
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
death of Irene A. Hendrix of Waco on April 1, 2011, at the age of 92;
and
WHEREAS, The former Irene Garrett was born in Patrick on July
27, 1918, to Nay and Ethel Garrett; she enjoyed a rewarding marriage
with her husband, Lewis O. Hendrix, that spanned 64 years until his
passing; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Garrett worked as a homemaker throughout her
life; she was blessed with 2 daughters, Betty and Patsy, as well as
7 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and twin
great-great-granddaughters; devoted to her faith, she was a member
of Chalk Bluff Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Although Irene Hendrix 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 life of Irene A. Hendrix and
extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
daughters and son-in-law, B. J. "Betty" Burleson and Patsy and Jim
Stauffer; to her grandchildren, Kenny and Kevin Stauffer, Terise
Rhodes and her husband, James, Robyn Hollas and her husband, Tyson,
Chris Chasteen and his wife, Anne, Joe Burleson, Jr., and his wife,
Felicia, and Ronnie Burleson and his wife, Carol; to her 17
great-grandchildren and her twin great-great-granddaughters; 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 Irene
Hendrix.
Anderson of McLennan
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1919 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 19, 2011.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House