H.R. No. 183
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Marjorie H. Avant of Austin, former journal clerk of
the Texas House of Representatives, passed away on November 18,
2011, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Born in Sacramento on April 10, 1924, to Ruth and Guy
Holcomb, the former Marjorie Holcomb may have been a native of
California, but she was a Texan at heart; her family moved to the
Lone Star State when she was a young child, and she grew up in Austin
and graduated from Austin High School; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Avant went on to work for the Texas Legislature
following her graduation; she served the citizens of her adopted
state with dedication during a notable career that spanned more
than 30 years, and she retired as journal clerk of the House of
Representatives in 1987; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Avant also met her husband, former state
representative Robert Avant, Sr., while working with the House, and
through the years, the couple were blessed with two sons, Robert
Avant, Jr., and David Avant; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community of faith, Mrs. Avant was a
member of First Baptist Church of Austin, where she served her
congregation as a deacon and member of the history committee; and
WHEREAS, Marjorie Avant built a life that was rich in family,
friends, and accomplishments, and her legacy lives on in the hearts
of the many people whose lives she touched; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Marjorie H. Avant and extend deepest sympathy to her sons, Robert
Avant, Jr., and his wife, Sharon, and David Avant, 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 Marjorie H.
Avant.
Thompson of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 183 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on June 25, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House