H.R. No. 239
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lola Lenore Ernsting of Irving passed away on June
7, 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, The former Lola Klopp was born on Christmas Eve of
1925 in Maryville, Missouri, to Leslie and Effie Klopp; she came to
Irving in 1949 and served as a substitute teacher in the Irving
public schools for three decades; a longtime member of First
Baptist Church of Irving, she was also a lifetime member of the
Barton Elementary School PTA and participated in a local book club
and the Bernina Inspiration Club; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ernsting enjoyed a remarkable 64 years of
marriage with her husband, Wilbur Walter "Ernie" Ernsting;
together, they raised three children, Edward, Kenneth, and Lesley,
and with the passing years the family grew to include seven
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Lola Ernsting lived a full and generous life, and
although she will be deeply missed, she will forever hold a special
place in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Lola Lenore Ernsting and extend sincere condolences to the
members of her family: to her husband, Ernie Ernsting; to her sons,
Edward Ernsting and his wife, Cindy, and Kenneth Ernsting and his
wife, Janice; to her daughter, Lesley Carney and her husband,
Harry; to her godson, Erich Heinen; to her special friend, Bobbie
Heinen; to her seven grandchildren; to her three
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 Lola Lenore
Ernsting.
Harper-Brown
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 239 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on June 28, 2011.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House