H.R. No. 168
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close when Ella Mae Eagleton of Crosby passed away on December 9,
2012, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, The former Ella Mae Alfred was born to Eil and Nevada
Alfred on February 4, 1927, in Morrows, Louisiana; she grew up the
second of four daughters and graduated from Carver High School in
Baytown; she later became a licensed cosmetologist and practiced in
her own shop in Barrett Station; in 1949, she married Mack Eagleton
II, with whom she had three sons and a daughter, and together they
enjoyed many years of happiness as a family; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Eagleton was a dedicated member of Mt. Rose
Church of God in Christ, known as the City of Refuge, for six
decades; she worked as its secretary from the early 1950s and
honorably filled the role of church mother; moreover, she conducted
morning prayer, taught Bible study and Sunday school, and counseled
many of her fellow congregants; Mrs. Eagleton further
distinguished herself with her contributions to the Texas Southeast
Church of God in Christ, which she served as director of children's
ministries, and she was a teacher at the National COGIC Women's
Conventions; and
WHEREAS, Ella Mae Eagleton touched countless people with her
kindness, wisdom, and devotion, and she will forever be remembered
with deep affection by all who held her close to their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ella Mae Alfred
Eagleton and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family:
to her children, Ronald Eagleton and his wife, Jeorgia, Gary
Eagleton and his wife, Cynthia, and Lillian Alexander; to her
grandchildren, Kwame, Derek, Korey, Damon, Paula, Layla, Amber,
Mack, Briana, and Devin; to her 12 great-grandchildren; and to her
many other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That when the Texas House of Representatives
adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ella Mae Eagleton.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 168 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 18, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House