82R23253 MDM-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 2250
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Gloria St. John of Waco passed away on April 12,
2011, at the age of 85, leaving her circle of family and friends to
cherish their many happy memories of time spent in her company; and
WHEREAS, Born on August 3, 1925, in Temple, to Robert and
Zelma Russell, the former Gloria Russell grew up in Waco and
graduated from Waco High School in 1942; she was joined in marriage
with William St. John in 1958, and the pair shared nearly 40 years
together before his death in 1997; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. St. John enjoyed the love and affection of
seven children, and with the passing years, she delighted in
welcoming 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren into her
family; and
WHEREAS, Retired from employment with a local equipment
manufacturing company, she shared her faith with her fellow
congregants at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Robinson; and
WHEREAS, With her sweet and caring nature, Gloria St. John
touched many lives during her time on this earth, and she will
forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew and
loved her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Gloria St. John and
extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
children, Thomas Nichols, Bill St. John, Elizabeth Rockholt,
Cynthia Pockrus, Melody Cline, David St. John, and Terrie St. John;
to her sister, Roberta Walker; to her grandchildren and
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 Gloria St.
John.