H.R. No. 2499
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Peggy Butler Duda of Lockhart on November 14, 2016, at
the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, Born in San Augustine County on July 2, 1936, to
Allie V. Quinn Butler and J. D. Butler, the former Peggy Butler grew
up with the companionship of her two sisters, Joy and Shirby; she
graduated from the Goodwin School in 1954 and went on to earn her
nursing degree from Angelina College in Lufkin; during her career
as a registered nurse, she provided care to patients in hospitals,
nursing homes, and residences and especially distinguished herself
through her skill in pediatric nursing; and
WHEREAS, In 1982, she met Robert G. Duda, with whom she was
joined in matrimony on February 2, 1999, and she took joy in raising
a blended family that included her four children, Jordon, Jennifer,
Jed, and Justin, and three stepchildren, Stefanie, Jeffrey, and
Gregory; over the years, her life was further enriched by her 5
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Proud of her heritage, Mrs. Duda was a member of the
Daughters of the Republic of Texas as well as the United States
Daughters of 1812; moreover, she was an active member of the Texas
Federation of Republican Women and the Caldwell County Republican
Women and held life membership in the Republican National
Committee; in 2007, she founded the Dictionary Project, and through
the organization, she collected and distributed dictionaries to
more than 6,000 third-grade students in Caldwell County; and
WHEREAS, A valued congregant of the Tabernacle of Deliverance
Church in Lockhart, Mrs. Duda was devoted to her faith, and in her
spare time, she enjoyed reading and studying the Bible; she was also
a talented cook and painter, and she counted sewing and tending her
garden among her favorite pursuits; and
WHEREAS, Although Peggy Duda will be deeply missed, cherished
memories of time spent in her company will long endure in the hearts
of her many loved ones; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Peggy Butler Duda and
extend sincere sympathy to all who mourn her passing; 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 Peggy Duda.
Cyrier
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2499 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 28, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House