H.R. No. 1555
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A caring and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Clifford "Gail" Rutledge of Lewisville on April 9, 2019,
at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Charles and Dorothy Apple, Gail
Rutledge was born on December 15, 1944, in San Francisco, and she
grew up with three younger siblings, Judy, Janice, and David; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Rutledge earned a bachelor of science degree
from the University of North Texas in 1978, and she continued her
studies at Texas A&M University-Commerce, where she graduated with
a master's degree in 1991; a dedicated and inspiring educator, she
taught science, chemistry, and integrated physics and chemistry for
more than three decades at schools in Emory, Mineola, and Tyler;
after retiring in 2007, she worked as a substitute teacher in Tyler
for several years; and
WHEREAS, Passionate about politics, Ms. Rutledge volunteered
extensively with the Denton County Democratic Party and became
office manager of the organization's headquarters in 2017; she
further contributed her time to teaching English as a second
language to adults in the community, and she was actively involved
in the American Association of University Women and the Texas
American Federation of Teachers; moreover, she performed in a
number of productions at the Mineola Playhouse, participated in the
Progressive Leaders of Denton County Toastmasters Club, and served
on the board of the Denton Bridge Studio; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Ms. Rutledge was a devoted mother to
her three sons, Keith, Michael, and Brian, and she treasured the
time she spent with her grandchildren, Brittany, Kennedy, Chance,
and Hayes, and great-grandchildren, Cassius, Braylon, Landon, and
Lakyn; and
WHEREAS, Gail Rutledge possessed a generosity of spirit that
expressed itself in myriad ways, and she enriched the lives of
countless people with her warmth and kindness; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Clifford "Gail"
Rutledge 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 Clifford
"Gail" Rutledge.
Beckley
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1555 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 17, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House