H.R. No. 112
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close
with the passing of Pamela M. Phelps of Center on June 8, 2017, at
the age of 61; and
WHEREAS, The only daughter of Harvey and Mary Sutton, the
former Pam Sutton was born in Galveston County, where she grew up
with the companionship of her brothers, Richard and Russell; and
WHEREAS, In 1975 she wed Jerry Phelps, with whom she shared a
rewarding marriage that spanned four decades; the couple became the
proud parents of two children, Valerie and Nathan, and with the
passing years, Mrs. Phelps had the privilege of seeing her family
grow to include four grandchildren, Maggie, Mollie Kate, Kiptyn,
and Baylin; and
WHEREAS, Shortly after their wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Phelps
moved to Center and formed a circle of close friends; Mrs. Phelps
was active in her community, serving as executive director of the
Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and in leadership roles with the
Beta Sigma Phi sorority, and with her congregation at First United
Methodist Church; she also held a realtor's license and worked with
Town and Country Real Estate; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Phelps was a skilled cook and a gracious host,
and she enjoyed entertaining guests whether at home or on the
Bolivar Peninsula, where her family vacationed every summer; and
WHEREAS, A natural caretaker and a devoted friend to many,
Pam Phelps brightened the world for all who knew her, and they will
forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Pamela M. Phelps and extend heartfelt 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 Pam Phelps.
Paddie
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 112 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House