82R25203 JGH-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 2206
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and enthusiasm has come to an
end with the passing of Judy Letitia Bales of Waco on April 18,
2011, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, Judy Bales was born on January 21, 1928, and she
learned the virtue of hard work and determination early in life,
working as a soda fountain clerk at the age of 12 and then being
employed in an aircraft factory during World War II; she went on to
become the accountant and manager for a family medical practice and
the owner of a marketing and printing company; and
WHEREAS, After retirement, Mrs. Bales converted her passion
for playing bridge into a profession, and as the owner of a bridge
club, she forged many friendships with the club's members; she
participated in games until only a short time before her death; and
WHEREAS, Widowed twice, Mrs. Bales found great comfort in the
love and support of her son, Daniel, and in her "daughter," Marlena;
and
WHEREAS, Judy Bales embraced life wholeheartedly, treasuring
the time she spent in the company of her family and friends, and
those she leaves behind will in turn cherish their memories of this
kind and caring woman; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Judy Letitia Bales and
extend sincere condolences to her many loved ones, including Daniel
Joe Bourne, Sr., Marlena Rae Johnson, and her grandchildren; 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 Judy
Letitia Bales.