H.R. No. 2217
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Ina Mae Hardin Allen of McGregor, who passed away on April 19,
2011, at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, Born in Jarrell on February 28, 1919, to Joe and
Mattie Hardin, the former Ina Mae Hardin was a descendant of the
Hardin and Pickens pioneer families who moved to Texas from
Tennessee in the 1830s; a self-sufficient and independent woman,
she grew up during the Great Depression, an experience that
fostered in her a respect for hard work, frugality, and a sense of
social responsibility; and
WHEREAS, Ina Mae Hardin wed James Allen on August 13, 1938, in
Gatesville, and the couple enjoyed a rewarding marriage of 62
years, until his death on February 22, 2001; deeply devoted to her
family, she was blessed with two children, Jimmy and Judy, as well
as five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Allen lived in the McGregor and Oglesby area
for most of her life; a valued member of her community, she
worshipped at the College Avenue Baptist Church; she enjoyed
cooking for her family and traveling, as well as crochet and
embroidery; and
WHEREAS, A beloved mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother, Ina Mae Allen lived a caring and purposeful
life, and those who shared in the warmth of her affection will
forever hold her close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ina Mae Allen and
extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her son
and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Mary Allen; to her daughter and
son-in-law, Judy and Frank Chaudoin; to her twin sister, Iva Jane
Brown; to her grandchildren, Aubrey Chaudoin and his wife,
Michelle, Tate Chaudoin, Jeffrey Allen, and Amy Allen; to her
great-grandchildren, Hunter Chaudoin, Brooke Chaudoin, Bailey
Allen, and Alexa LaPlace; 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 Ina Mae
Allen.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2217 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House