H.R. No. 1283
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Joyce Kathleen Giddens Matthews on April 6, 2019, at the
age of 71; and
WHEREAS, The former Joyce Giddens was born to J. T. and Effie
Giddens on October 15, 1947, in Refugio; after graduating from
Victoria High School, she continued her education at Our Lady of the
Lake University and Trinity University in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, A talented artist, Ms. Matthews began winning
prizes and selling her artwork at an early age, and she painted sets
for many Victoria Independent School District productions before
and after her graduation; over the years, she designed lighting for
Theatre Victoria, served as a technical director for musicals at
Victoria College, and worked as a stage and production manager with
the Victoria Fine Arts Association and the Victoria Symphony;
moreover, she sang with the Victoria Bach Festival and mentored
numerous actors and tech personnel; and
WHEREAS, Passionate about history as well, Ms. Matthews went
on numerous archaeological digs around Texas and donated several of
the artifacts she discovered to the Museum of the Coastal Bend; she
was also active in the Texas Historical Commission and helped
organize a statewide meeting in Victoria; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Matthews enjoyed the love
and support of her husband, George Matthews, whom she wed on August
16, 1980; the couple shared a rewarding union that spanned nearly
four decades; and
WHEREAS, Although Joyce Matthews will be deeply missed, she
has left her family and many friends with a wealth of memories that
they will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Joyce Kathleen
Giddens Matthews 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 Joyce
Matthews.
Morrison
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1283 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 3, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House