82R25210 JNC-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 2222
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The loved ones of Mary Ann McManus of Waco were
greatly saddened by her passing on April 18, 2011, at the age of 66;
and
WHEREAS, The former Mary Ann McCoy was born on January 14,
1945, to Luther and Mary Elizabeth McCoy; she shared many happy
years with her husband, Jack, and the couple were blessed with a
daughter, Melanie, with whom Mrs. McManus shared a special bond;
and
WHEREAS, This beloved matriarch was devoted to her family and
also served as a source of wisdom and inspiration to her five
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Mary Ann
McManus will remember the way she touched their lives with her
warmth and delightful sense of humor, and she will forever hold a
treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Mary Ann McManus and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
daughter, Melanie Ann "Cherry" Holmes, and her husband, William; to
her five grandchildren, Shea Rachetts, Jessica Copeland, Halie
Holmes, Billy Holmes, and Elizabeth Holmes; to her
great-grandchildren, Brooke and Sienna Rachetts and Jaclynn Faith
Copeland; to her brother, Jeffrey Alfred McCoy; to her sister,
Joyce Ann Hamm; 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 Mary Ann
McManus.