H.R. No. 3057
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Lillie Beatrice Thomas of Houston on May 10, 2015, at the
age of 95; and
WHEREAS, The former Lillie Hill was born in Lake Charles,
Louisiana, on January 11, 1920, to Lucy and Everett Hill, and she
grew up in the company of eight siblings; a member of the Jack Yates
High School Class of 1937, she attended nursing school and went on
to enjoy a career that spanned more than two decades at the Veterans
Affairs Medical Center in Houston; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Thomas married George Amon Lillie, and over the
years, the couple were blessed with two daughters, Maria and
Ardell; fortunate to find love again, she was joined in matrimony to
Edward Thomas, and they became the parents of two children, Octavia
and the late Gerald Thomas; she eventually knew the joy of welcoming
three additional generations into her family; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, Mrs. Thomas was a valued
member at Blueridge United Methodist Church for many years before
joining the congregation of St. John's United Methodist Church,
where she served in the Diamond Ministry and as a member of the
usher and communion boards; moreover, she was involved in the
Veterans Affairs Retiree Club and the Coats of Calantes; and
WHEREAS, This beloved matriarch devoted herself to her faith
and her family, and those who were privileged to share in her love
and affection will forever hold her close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Lillie Beatrice
Thomas and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family:
to her daughters, Maria E. Jackson, Ardell Mock and her husband,
Ronald, and Octavia Thomas; to her five grandchildren, Demetria,
Julie, Kary, Julian, and Joshua; to her eight great-grandchildren
and her three great-great-grandchildren; 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 this day, it do so in memory of Lillie
Beatrice Thomas.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 3057 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House