By: Huberty H.R. No. 294
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Evelyn Walters of Kingwood passed away on June 28,
2011, at the age of 70, leaving her circle of family and friends to
cherish their many happy memories of time spent in her company; and
WHEREAS, Born to Dovie and Watson Walters on January 23,
1941, in Ace, Evelyn Walters was the youngest of six children; she
grew up in Cleveland, Texas, and graduated from Cleveland High
School in 1959; she subsequently lived in Houston before settling
in Kingwood, where she raised her children and worked in new home
sales for Friendswood Development Company; and
WHEREAS, After some years away living in Santa Fe, New
Mexico, and Durango, Colorado, Ms. Walters returned to Kingwood and
became an active member of the community; she was there during
Tropical Storm Allison in 2001 and spent countless hours helping
her fellow residents recover; she also served as a caring volunteer
for Family Time Crisis and Counseling Center, in particular its
domestic violence shelter, The Door, and in 2002, she was
recognized with the organization's Women of Achievement award; in
addition, she belonged to the Kingwood Women's Club and worked to
raise funds for a variety of local charities; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Walters enjoyed fellowship and services at
Kingwood United Methodist Church and was a weekly participant in
the Society of St. Stephen ministry; above all else, she was devoted
to her loved ones, especially her six grandchildren, to whom she was
known as "MiMi"; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Walters brightened the lives of all those who
were fortunate enough to know her, and she will always be remembered
with great admiration and affection; 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
Evelyn Walters and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her
family: to her daughter, Tracy Moore, and her husband, Jim; to her
son, Mark Massey, and his wife, Lisa; to her stepson, Chris Wood,
and his wife, Moe; to her grandchildren, Courtney Moore, Connor
Moore, Mackenzie Massey, Alexa Massey, Christian Massey, and Sarah
Wood; to her sister, Faye Hawthorne, and her husband, Harvey; to her
brother, Donald Walters, and his wife, Billie; to her
sisters-in-law, Janice Walters and Ann Hefner; and to her other
relatives and many 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 Evelyn
Walters.