SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 547
In Memory
of
Geraldine D'Unger McGloin
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of Geraldine
D'Unger McGloin, who died March 10, 2013, at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, Geraldine D'Unger McGloin was born December 18,
1938, to a family that traces its roots to the Republic of Texas;
she was a graduate of Incarnate Word Academy and later served as
the school's director of development after having worked for many
years with the United Way in Houston; and
WHEREAS, One of the animating forces in her life was her
love of history, and she served as a member of the Nueces County
Historical Society, which presented her with its Daniel Kilgore
History Award; she also served on the Nueces County Historical
Commission, and she played an important role in the renovation of
the Centennial House through her efforts as a member of the board
of the Corpus Christi Area Heritage Society; and
WHEREAS, A devout Catholic who practiced her faith in her
daily life, she was a major contributor to a book on the history
of the Diocese of Corpus Christi, and she was active with
Catholic Daughters of America Court 246; and
WHEREAS, A woman of strength, compassion, and wisdom, she
gave unselfishly to others, and her generous spirit and devotion
to her family will continue to serve as an example to those who
were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Geraldine D'Unger McGloin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Geraldine D'Unger McGloin.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 26, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate