82R29419 MDM-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 2680
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Linda
Sue Brooks of Axtell, who passed away on May 9, 2011, at the age of
60; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Louis and Dorthy Johnson, the former
Linda Sue Johnson was a Chicago native who grew up in Tulsa; she
earned a degree from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls
and attended McLennan Community College in Waco; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Brooks was employed most recently as a part-time
sales associate at Walmart and treasured the many friendships she
made among coworkers and customers alike; she developed still
another circle of friends through her love of bowling; a
participant in two leagues, she was uncharacteristically
competitive whenever she stepped to the line; in addition, she
found great pleasure in artistic pursuits and expressed her
creative flair through such avenues as scrapbooking, oil painting,
and jewelry making; and
WHEREAS, Deeply spiritual and compassionate, Ms. Brooks was
quick to offer assistance to anyone in need; she previously
volunteered with Fuzzy Friends Rescue, from which she adopted her
beloved dog, Kady; and
WHEREAS, Linda Brooks and her husband, Ted, shared a
rewarding marriage of 27 years and enjoyed many happy times with
their family, which has grown to include four children, nine
grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; in their leisure time,
the couple took a number of cruises and traveled extensively; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Linda Brooks
will remember the way she touched their lives with her laughter and
her kindness, 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 Linda Sue Brooks and
extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
husband, Ted Brooks; to her sons, Billy Ray Strickland and his wife,
Sundee, and Larry Hulvey and his wife, Alayna; to her daughters,
Sheila Tidrick and her husband, Beau, and Tammy Dunn and her
husband, Stan; 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 Linda
Brooks.