H.R. No. 229
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Charlcie Nutt Phillips of Carthage on July 23, 2017, at
the age of 98; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Charley and Delia Cassity Nutt, the
former Charlcie Mae Nutt was born in Gary on May 19, 1919, and grew
up with the companionship of her three brothers, Travis, James, and
Alton; she went on to graduate from Gary High School and attended
Panola College; on July 17, 1937, she was joined in matrimony to
James William Phillips in Beckville, and the couple shared a
rewarding marriage that spanned 63 years, until his passing in
2001; she was the proud mother of a son, Bobby James Phillips, and
she was further blessed with three grandchildren, Christy, Cammy,
and Cameron, and four great-grandchildren, Ryan, Rachel, Jeremy,
and Matthew; and
WHEREAS, During World War II, Mrs. Phillips lived with her
husband in Beaumont, where he worked at the local shipyards; for
much of her life, she was a resident of Panola County and an
employee at Gary Gas; a woman of strong faith, she taught Sunday
school at Eastside Baptist Church in Gary, and she later joined the
congregation of First Baptist Church of Carthage; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of a long and purposeful life,
Charlcie Phillips left a lasting imprint on the hearts of all who
treasured her, and they will forever remember her with deepest
affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Charlcie Nutt Phillips and extend heartfelt sympathy to her
relatives and many friends; 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 Charlcie
Phillips.
Paddie
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 229 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House