83S10362 MGR-D
By: Callegari H.R. No. 65
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Helen
Butts Tipps, who passed away on June 4, 2013, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, A native of San Augustine, Helen Butts was born to
Bryan and Leola Butts on January 9, 1931; she attended The Hockaday
School in Dallas and went on to earn a degree in Texas history from
Southern Methodist University, where she was a member of Kappa
Alpha Theta; she lived in Houston for many years before moving to
Austin in 2000 to be close to family; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Tipps took great pride in her three children,
Helen, Clark, and Mary, her three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Will,
and Maggie, and her three great-granddaughters, Elise, Katherine,
and Anna; she was also devoted to her dog, Ginger; in addition,
Mrs. Tipps was a lifelong member of the Junior League, the
Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Daughters of the
Republic of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Helen Butts
Tipps will remember how she touched their lives with her kind and
caring ways, and she will forever hold a treasured place in their
hearts; 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
Helen Butts Tipps and extend sincere condolences to the members of
her family: to her children, Helen Tipps Watkins and her husband,
Sandy, Clark Tipps, and Mary Tipps; to her grandchildren, Elizabeth
Watkins Garrett and her husband, Jacob, Will Watkins, and Maggie
Watkins; to her great-grandchildren, Elise, Katherine, and Anna
Garrett; to her sister, Sue Butts McEachern, and her husband, Ray
Neal; 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 Helen Butts
Tipps.