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By: Price H.R. No. 68
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The life of a compassionate and courageous woman
drew to a close with the passing of Pamela Kaye Washington of Austin
on June 26, 2017, at the age of 60; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 4, 1956, the former Pamela Baber
was the daughter of Lucious Baber and Esther Grey; as a child, she
witnessed her mother's struggles with heart disease, and she
subsequently fought her own battle with cardiovascular problems;
after learning of her family's genetic predisposition to such
illnesses, she became actively involved with the American Heart
Association; and
WHEREAS, A tireless advocate for public policies that promote
good nutrition and cardiovascular health, Mrs. Washington lobbied
on behalf of the AHA in the nation's capital, worked to build
support for constructive proposals in the Texas Legislature, and
chaired the AHA's Austin Grassroots Action Team; in addition, she
served as a national spokesperson for Go Red for Women, and she
shared her personal story of heart disease and AHA activism as a
member of the campaign's 2015-2016 class of "Real Women";
passionately committed to empowering individuals, she fostered
awareness of healthy lifestyles and encouraged people to take a
more proactive role in protecting their health; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her life, this dynamic Texan sought out
ways to help others in her community; she volunteered for more than
14 years with the Boy Scouts of America, vigorously promoted
engagement in the electoral process, and held the office of deputy
registrar for Travis County for 6 years; she also served the State
of Texas with great dedication, working for two decades as an
enforcement officer with the Office of the Texas Comptroller of
Public Accounts; following her retirement from that job, she
enjoyed success as an entrepreneur, running her own tax consulting
firm, Washington Business Ventures; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to her family, Mrs. Washington was
the caring mother of three children, Ayshia, Jerel, and Terence,
who preceded his mother in death, as well as a doting grandmother;
her life was further enriched by the support and affection of her
husband, Larry, and by many friends who loved and cherished her; and
WHEREAS, An outspoken believer in the importance of not only
surviving but thriving, Pamela Washington modeled that belief
through her generous efforts to make the world around her a better
place, and she will forever be remembered with admiration by those
she leaves behind; 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
Pamela Kaye Washington and extend sincere condolences 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 Pamela Kaye
Washington.