85S10744 JCD-D
By: Dale H.R. No. 130
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Bettye J. Glover of Cedar Park on July 3, 2017, at the age
of 80; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Jerry and Carolyn Jarrell, the
former Bettye Jarrell was born on February 18, 1937, in Wink, and
she grew up with the companionship of her sister, Gwendelyn; after
graduating as valedictorian of the Winters High School Class of
1955, she wed William Sanders Glover Jr., and the couple shared a
rewarding 13-year marriage before his death in 1968; Mrs. Glover
was a devoted mother to her children, Sandra, Angela, Jerry, and
William, and she also knew the joy of welcoming into her family
seven grandchildren and a great-grandson; and
WHEREAS, After relocating to Austin, Mrs. Glover received
her real estate agent's and broker's licenses, and she went on to
co-own B and G Properties with her longtime friend, Ginny Bronson;
and
WHEREAS, A talented cook, Mrs. Glover maintained a vast
collection of cookbooks and spent many happy hours baking and
preparing meals for friends and loved ones; she was also an avid
sports fan who often attended Texas Longhorns football games and
closely followed the fortunes of her favorite professional team,
the Dallas Cowboys; moreover, she took great delight in nurturing
her six beloved cats, collecting antiques, gardening, and reading
mystery novels; and
WHEREAS, Although Bettye Glover will be deeply missed, those
who were privileged to share in her love and friendship will forever
remember the joy and kindness she brought into their lives; 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 Bettye J. Glover 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 Bettye
Glover.