H.R. No. 55
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Friends and family will long cherish their memories
of Leona Pauline Dunbar Erekson, who passed away on July 9, 2017, at
the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Born to Ned and Mary Leech Dunbar on November 9,
1931, in Del Rio, the former Pauline Dunbar grew up with her
brother, Allan, on a ranch between Del Rio and Rocksprings; after
graduating from Rocksprings High School in 1949, she continued her
education at Texas Tech University, and she later moved to Dallas to
study photography; and
WHEREAS, While in Dallas, she met her future husband, Bob
Erekson, whom she wed on August 2, 1953; the couple became the proud
parents of two children, Paula and Ronny, and with the passing
years, they were further blessed with seven grandchildren, Walt,
Karrah, Naomi, Ruth, Anna, Abigail, and Rebekah, and three
great-grandchildren, Tilden, Emilie, and AnnElise; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Erekson pursued several careers over the
course of her life, working for such diverse employers as the ASCS
office, Rocksprings schools, and the Edwards County Hospital; she
spent more than three decades with the Edwards County EMS as a
medic, board member, and historian, and she also ran a flower and
gift shop with her daughter for a time; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, Mrs. Erekson was a Sunday
school teacher and a valued member of the Order of the Eastern Star,
and she gave photography lessons through the local 4-H club; and
WHEREAS, Pauline Erekson led a life filled with joy and
purpose, and she leaves behind a record of service that her loved
ones can remember with pride; 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 Leona Pauline Dunbar Erekson 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 Pauline
Erekson.
Murr
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 55 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on August 15, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House