H.R. No. 149
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Laura Christine Putkey of Houston, who passed away on September
21, 2016, at the age of 59; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 29, 1957, to Pat and Claire Fagundes in
Palo Alto, California, the former Laura Fagundes graduated from El
Camino High School and studied business at Skyline College and
Riverside Community College; she met John Putkey in 1974, and they
were joined in matrimony in 1977; over the course of a rewarding
marriage that spanned 39 years, they were blessed with two
children, Traci and Johnny; and
WHEREAS, After moving to Houston in 1982, Ms. Putkey enjoyed
a career that put her administrative abilities and graphic design
talents to good use; in addition to working with a number of
medical-affiliated organizations, she established her own
business, Graphics Communications by Laura; a joyful soul who loved
opportunities to celebrate her family and friends, she delighted in
organizing birthday and Christmas parties, whose brilliant sparkle
and conviviality still evoke the warmest of memories; and
WHEREAS, Laura Putkey embraced life to the fullest, and she
will forever remain a vibrant presence for those who knew and loved
her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Laura Christine
Putkey and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family:
to her husband, John; to her children, Traci and Johnny; to her
siblings, Viki-Lynn, Joseph, Frank, Stanley, Gregory, and Eric; 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 Laura
Christine Putkey.
Thierry
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 149 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 23, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House