SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 358
In Memory
of
Sue Sharp
WHEREAS, Residents of Pittsburg lost a dedicated public
servant and community leader with the passing of Sue Sharp on
August 31, 2016, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, A native of Winnsboro, the former Sue Willard was
born on July 16, 1940, to John Henry and Katie Lou Dickson
Willard, and she grew up in the company of three siblings; she
began her work with the City of Pittsburg in 1974 and served as
city secretary for a number of years; after retiring from that
post in 2003, she remained civically engaged as a member of the
Pittsburg City Council from 2004 to 2015; throughout her career,
she earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues for her
sage advice and for the passion she brought to serving her fellow
citizens; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to her family, Mrs. Sharp shared a
rewarding marriage with her husband, Joe; the couple were the
proud parents of a son, David, and over the years, they delighted
in seeing their family grow to include a granddaughter, Jacey,
and a great-granddaughter, Heidi; Mrs. Sharp was also a valued
congregant of the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburg; and
WHEREAS, Sue Sharp was a significant asset to the community
she loved, and she will be deeply missed by all those who were
privileged enough to share in the richness of her life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Sue Sharp and
extend heartfelt sympathy to her family 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 Sue Sharp.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 6, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate