H.R. No. 2208
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 death of Bette Pape Skinner
of Waco, who passed away on April 18, 2011, at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, Born in Tulsa on February 8, 1918, Bette Pape
graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1935 and attended
Stephens College and the University of Tulsa; she married Bill
Reynolds in 1937, and they made their home first in Houston and
later in Corpus Christi and became the parents of two sons, Burke
and Mark; and
WHEREAS, An outgoing individual who delighted in the company
of her friends, Mrs. Skinner worked as an interior decorator and
volunteered at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Corpus
Christi and at charitable organizations in the area; she married
Scott Skinner in 1960, and the couple enjoyed a number of years
together until Mr. Skinner's passing; she moved to Waco in 2000,
joining St. Alban's Episcopal Church and the St. Alban's Guild and
helping at the Fuzzy Friends Rescue shelter; and
WHEREAS, While the passing of Bette Skinner has brought great
sorrow to her family and friends, she has left behind a legacy that
will long be treasured by all those who held her dear; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Bette Pape Skinner and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her son,
Mark Reynolds, and his wife, Elaine; to her grandchildren, Lori
Martin, Becky Reynolds, Shelley Buhner, Ryan Reynolds, Reagan
Rowland, Ashley Brooks, and David Rhoden; to her nine
great-grandchildren; 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 Bette Pape
Skinner.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2208 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House