H.R. No. 228
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life rich in family, friends, and meaningful
accomplishments drew to a close with the passing of Jo Ann Okle of
Irving on May 28, 2011, at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, Born on May 3, 1940, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to Emmett
Franklin and Ava Dell Brown, the former Jo Ann Brown was one of
eight children; she shared 51 years of marriage with her husband,
Clifford, and together the devoted couple welcomed into their
family a son, Dennis, and two granddaughters, Niki and Lindsay; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have spent time in the
company of Jo Ann Okle will remember how she touched their lives
with her sweet and gentle spirit, 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, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Jo Ann Okle and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her
family: to her husband, Clifford R. Okle; to her son, Dennis Okle,
and his wife, Debbie; to her grandchildren, Niki and Lindsay Okle;
to her brothers, Emmett, Buddy, and Elbert Brown; to her sister,
Sibbie Sams; 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 Jo Ann
Okle.
Harper-Brown
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 228 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on June 28, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House