H.R. No. 2291
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
temper the profound sadness felt at the passing of Fongee Wong of
Houston on January 7, 2015, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 28, 1933, in Grady, Arkansas,
Fongee Wong grew up in a large family and graduated from Gould High
School before earning a bachelor's degree in nursing from The
University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston; she later received
her master's in nursing from the University of Maryland, and she
went on to complete her doctorate in public health from The
University of Texas Health Science Center; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Wong enjoyed a successful career as a professor
at Texas Woman's University, and she frequently took her students
to needy communities in the Houston area to educate them on public
health issues; she later worked as a real estate broker, founding
her own firm, Bee Hive Realty; and
WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, Mrs. Wong was a valued
congregant of Second Baptist Church for nearly three decades; she
gave freely of her time and talents in service to her church,
volunteering as a member of the bulletin brigade, Bible Study
Fellowship, and Gospel Truth Bible Study, and participating in
activities at Second Baptist's Family Life Center; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Wong shared 35 rewarding years with her
husband, Kent, whom she married in 1980; the couple were the devoted
parents of three children, Kent, Priscilla, and Grace, and with the
passing years, their family grew to include three grandchildren;
the beloved matriarch of a large extended family, she was
affectionately known as "Aunt Gee" to her loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Fongee Wong
will remember the way she touched their lives with her warmth,
kindness, and compassion, and she will forever hold a treasured
place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Fongee Wong and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, Kent Wong; to her son, Kent Wong, and his wife, Carol; to
her daughters, Priscilla Hood and her husband, Lee, and Grace Wong;
to her grandchildren, Kayla, Bryce, and Blake Hood; to her sisters,
May, Mary, and Julia; to her brothers, Douglas and Clinton; and to
her many 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 on this day, it do so in memory of Fongee
Wong.
Bohac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2291 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House