SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 65
In Memory
of
Winnette Vinyard Wimberly
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Clear Lake City in mourning the loss of Dr. Winnette
Vinyard Wimberly, who died July 10, 2013, at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, Winnette Vinyard was born on August 31, 1934, in
the community of Gander Slough, Texas; she grew up in Prairie
Lea, where she had recently refurbished her childhood home and
where she lived until moving back to Clear Lake City due to her
illness; and
WHEREAS, While her four children were still young, she
decided to fulfill her longtime ambition to become a
pediatrician; she attended Texas Woman's University and Rice
University and was one of the first women to graduate from The
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; she practiced
pediatrics in the Clear Lake City area for 28 years and was
beloved by her patients and highly respected by her colleagues;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Wimberly was an avid sports fan, and she
enjoyed the outdoors and hunting and fishing; she had a great
appreciation for fast vehicles, including cars, boats, and
airplanes; she was an excellent cook and a gracious hostess who
liked to have family gatherings; she also loved to travel and to
spend time with her children and grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, She held strong beliefs and was fiercely loyal,
and she was noted for her love of debate, her engaging
personality, and her tenacity; in spite of her illness during her
last 10 years, she maintained her feisty spirit and her zest for
life; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Wimberly was devoted to her family and was a
generous, kindhearted person who was respected in the community
for her exceptional accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, A woman of integrity and strength, she gave
unselfishly of her time to others, and she will long be
remembered with affection and appreciation by all who were
privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. Winnette Vinyard
Wimberly; 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 Dr. Winnette Wimberly.
Taylor
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 19, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate