SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 463
In Memory
of
Mollie Ann Newcom
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Saginaw in mourning the loss of Mollie Ann Newcom,
who died March 11, 2017, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, Mollie Newcom was born on August 11, 1934, in
Thornton, Texas; she graduated from Temple High School, and she
continued her academics at Temple Junior College; she went on to
earn a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in
secondary education from the University of North Texas; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Newcom had a rewarding 30-year career as an
English instructor in both secondary and higher education
classrooms; she was a spirited teacher who found immense
fulfillment working with young people, and she was inducted into
the Miss Texas Hall of Honor for her work with young women
throughout Texas; and
WHEREAS, A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she
shared 63 years of marriage with Max Newcom, and she was
blessed with three children, eight grandchildren, and five
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mollie Newcom was guided in all things by her
faith; she taught the Love Class at the First Baptist Church in
Saginaw, and she treasured her friends in the Christian Women's
Club; she was a beloved member of her community, and she leaves
behind memories that will long be cherished by all who were
privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Mollie Ann Newcom; 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 Mollie Ann Newcom.
Nelson, Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 20, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate