82R239 BPG-D
By: Patrick H.R. No. 395
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
death of Wanda Faye Hart of Arlington on August 24, 2009, at the age
of 84; and
WHEREAS, Born in Waurika, Oklahoma, on May 6, 1925, Mrs. Hart
grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma; she moved to Texas as the young mother
of two cherished children, Blake and Faye, and settled in
Arlington; while supporting her family, she attended business
school and went on to pursue a career in administrative positions
with such employers as Lockheed Martin and The University of Texas
at Arlington, and in the finance industry as well; her sense of duty
and strong work ethic set a sterling example for others; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hart was devoted to her family and relished her
role as "NaNa" and "Mamo" to five grandchildren; when they were
small, she enthusiastically served as babysitter, and as they grew
up, she faithfully attended their ballgames, plays, and birthday
parties; she delighted in seeking out the perfect gift for any
occasion and carefully selected the ideal greeting card, which she
made even more special with a lovely handwritten note; and
WHEREAS, Fond of music, Mrs. Hart enjoyed ballroom dancing as
a young woman and had a great appreciation for the artists George
Strait and Daniel O'Donnell, as well as the television program
American Idol; her early interests included writing poetry and
interior decorating, and she became a Dallas Cowboys supporter, to
the consternation of her sisters; when the siblings had a bet at
stake, she took particular glee in cheering for her team and against
its hapless rival; in later years, she became an ace at solving
puzzles, whether jigsaws or word jumbles, and she presented her
relatives with many framed puzzles that had special meaning for the
charmed recipient; and
WHEREAS, Wanda Hart demonstrated a deep commitment to her
family throughout her life, and although she is profoundly missed,
her memory will long endure in the hearts of all those who were
privileged to share in the richness of her love and affection; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Wanda Faye Hart and
extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her son,
Blake Kent Snow; to her daughter, Faye Snow Reeder; to her
grandchildren, Rhonda and Brandon Aghamalian, Lajuan Perkins,
Stacy Karrenbrock, and Summer Snow; to her great-grandchildren; and
to her other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Wanda
Faye Hart.