84R8223 BPG-D
By: Walle H.R. No. 435
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, No words can diminish the pain caused by a life cut
short, but all who shared in the love and friendship of Hillary
Frances Corgey may find comfort in their treasured memories of this
special young woman, who passed away on January 22, 2015, at the age
of 27; and
WHEREAS, Born in Houston on March 19, 1987, Ms. Corgey
attended the University of Houston; she worked at the Houston SPCA
and wrote articles for the UH newspaper, The Cougar, on a wide
variety of issues, from health awareness to tuition increases;
while completing her bachelor's degree in political science and
government, she served as a campaign volunteer for Texas State
Representative Armando Walle, and she later became a constituent
services intern in his Houston office; she went on to earn a
master's degree in political science and government from Texas
State University; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Corgey suffered from asthma, which was
aggravated by urban pollution, and she became deeply committed to
improving the health of the environment; in the summer of 2012, she
joined the Texas office of Public Citizen in Austin as an intern,
and her outstanding research skills proved especially valuable to
the organization, which eventually hired her as a full-time staff
member; she worked tirelessly as an advocate for environmental
justice, giving testimony at hearings and speaking to groups about
the effects of poor air quality; in addition, she analyzed data,
wrote reports and successful grants, and drafted legislation, among
other contributions; and
WHEREAS, Hillary Corgey devoted herself to making a positive
difference in the world around her, and her compassion and
determination will remain a source of tremendous inspiration to all
who knew her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Hillary Frances
Corgey and extend sincere condolences to her parents, Toni and
David Nichols; to her grandfather, Leldon James Corgey Sr.; and to
her other relatives and many 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 Hillary
Corgey.