H.R. No. 924
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Sarah Gladys Adcox of Highlands on February 19, 2015, at
the age of 99; and
WHEREAS, The former Gladys Simmons was born on November 5,
1915, to S. F. and Reba Simmons; she enjoyed a rewarding marriage
with her husband, the late Odell Burnett "Jack" Adcox, and was a
devoted mother to her son, Jimmy Adcox, who also preceded her in
death; and
WHEREAS, A longtime Highlands resident, this beloved woman
was known to many in the community as the "Queen of Highlands"; and
WHEREAS, Although Gladys Adcox will be deeply missed, she has
left her family and friends with many cherished memories, and they
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 Sarah Gladys Adcox and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
daughter-in-law, Neva Adcox; to her grandchildren, Dee and Mike
Butler, Francis and Jimmy Sutton, Jack and Irene Adcox, Charlotte
and H. W. Kilpatrick, and Tammie and Phylis Hicks; to her
great-grandchildren, Chris Elizondo, Dane Wilcox, Brett, Brandon,
and Brady Butler, Jeremy, Jamie, Keith, and Michael Sutton, Nikki
Guzman, Dena Fardjami, Chance Adcox, Remington Adcox, Sam Lindsey,
Sarah Leann Adcox, English Lancon, and Courtland, Cody, and Geneva
Kilpatrick; 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 Sarah
Gladys Adcox.
Smith
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 924 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 19, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House