SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 106
In Memory
of
Evelyn Loyd Hooton
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
memories of Evelyn Loyd Hooton, who passed away on August 3,
2016, at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, The former Evelyn Loyd was born on October 4,
1949, in Grand Saline to Cecil and Mary Polacek Loyd, and she grew
up with the companionship of three siblings; she attended East
Texas State University, where she was a member of Chi Omega
Sorority and Alpha Lambda Iota; and
WHEREAS, In 1971, she was joined in marriage to James Byron
Hooton, and the couple became the proud parents of three sons,
Joey, Mark, and Steve; later in life, Mrs. Hooton delighted in
the time she spent with her five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Living in Alba for most of her life, this admired
educator taught elementary school for the Alba-Golden and
Mineola Independent School Districts; in her private life, she
took pleasure in reading, tending her garden, and line dancing
with the Lone Star Steppers; moreover, she was a valued member of
First Baptist Church, Mineola; and
WHEREAS, A devoted wife and a loving mother and
grandmother, Evelyn Hooton brightened the lives of all who knew
her with her cheerful disposition and her joie de vivre; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Evelyn Loyd
Hooton and extend sincere condolences to the members of her
family: to her husband, Jim Hooton; to her sons, Joey Hooton and
his wife, Lori, Mark Hooton and his wife, Krissy, and Steve
Hooton and his wife, Abby; to her brother, James Loyd; to her
sister, Barbara Dawson; to her grandchildren, Thomas, Allie,
Colette, Gemma, and Eason; and to her other relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Evelyn Loyd Hooton.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 6, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate