H.R. No. 2292
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Eugenie Avery of Winnetka, Illinois, who passed away on
September 9, 2013, at the age of 103; and
WHEREAS, Born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Jean Avery graduated
from Smith College; in 1934, she married William H. Avery, and the
couple raised three children, Nancy, Cameron, and Richard; with the
passing years, their family grew to include a son-in-law, Paul
Pressler, and two daughters-in-law, Lynn Donaldson and Judy Avery,
as well as 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, This civic-minded individual participated in a
number of worthy organizations and groups, including the Winnetka
Presbyterian Church, which she served as an elder and deacon; she
was also a member of the Fortnightly of Chicago, the Antiquarian
Society of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Town and Country Arts
Club, and the Kenilworth Garden Club; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family and admiring friends,
Jean Avery was a source of joy and inspiration to all who shared in
the richness of her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Eugenie Avery and
extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
children, Nancy Pressler and her husband, Paul, Cameron Avery and
his wife, Lynn Donaldson, and Richard Avery and his wife, Judy; to
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 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 Jean Avery.
Bohac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2292 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House