H.R. No. 1935
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Virginia
Baskett of Waco, who passed away on April 4, 2011, at the age of 50;
and
WHEREAS, The former "Ginger" Melton was born on September 9,
1960, to Jack and Cecile Melton; she attended school in the Waco
Independent School District and went on to enjoy a notable career as
a certified nurse's aide and medical aide; and
WHEREAS, A caring wife and mother, she was initially married
to Lee Davis, who preceded her in death; fortunate to find love
again, she later wed Gary Baskett, and the couple shared a rewarding
life together; Ms. Baskett took pleasure in spending time with her
family, including her daughters, stepdaughters, and grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Ginger Baskett touched many lives with her kindness
and compassion, and she will forever be fondly remembered by all
those who were privileged to share in her love and friendship; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Virginia Baskett and
extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
husband, Gary Baskett; to her daughters, Amanda Mendoza, Shady
Gonzales and her husband, Joe, and Melissa Martinez and her
husband, Fernando; to her stepdaughters, Rachel and Arianna
Baskett; to her grandchildren, Princess, De De, Rai, A. J., Audri,
Mikel, Chris, and Jessica; to her sister, Brenda Walker, and her
husband, Roy; to her niece, Susan Spradlin, and her husband, Dave;
to her nephew, David Worley; to her special family, Amber Lamark,
Lorena Castillo, Melissa Tucker, Cheryl Johnson, and Demetrick
Robertson; and to her other relatives and many 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 Virginia
Baskett.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1935 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 19, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House