SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 31
In Memory
of
Anita Palmer Hackley
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Jacksboro in mourning the loss of Anita Palmer
Hackley, who died on January 6, 2017, at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, Anita Palmer Hackley was born on July 29, 1945, in
Altus, Oklahoma, to Wallace William Smith and Lottie Ann Smith; and
WHEREAS, She married Johnny T. Palmer, who passed away in
2008; she married John Hackley on August 17, 2013, in Jacksboro,
where they made their home; she leaves behind three sons, a
daughter, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hackley was retired from her work in the
field of education; she was a former president of the Olney
Retired Teachers Association and vice-president of District IX
Retired Teachers Association, and she was on the board of
directors of the Texas Teacher Retirement System; a leader in the
community, she served as president of the Hamilton Hospital
Foundation and as a consumer member of the Texas State Board of
Vocational Nursing; and
WHEREAS, A highly talented artist, Mrs. Hackley was a
special selected member of Women Artists of the West, a member of
the National Association of Oil and Acrylic Painters, and a
member of the American Association of Equine Artists; and
WHEREAS, A faithful Christian, Anita was an active member
of The Parish of Jacksboro and was director of the Faith
Community Hospital Foundation of Jacksboro; and
WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity,
Anita gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom,
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who
knew her; and
WHEREAS, Anita Hackley was a devoted wife, mother, and
grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Anita Palmer Hackley; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Anita Palmer Hackley.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 23, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate