86R6869 SME-D
By: Clardy H.R. No. 48
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, East Texas lost a renowned civil servant with the
passing of Judy Clifton Bowman Pitts of Nacogdoches on February 7,
2018, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, The former Judy Clifton was born on September 14,
1952, in Nacogdoches to W. T. and Alma Clifton, and she grew up with
the companionship of three siblings, Neal, Patti, and June; she
graduated from Central Heights High School and continued her
education at Stephen F. Austin State University and Texas A&M
University, where she earned a degree in elementary education; and
WHEREAS, In the course of her career with Child Protective
Services of Texas that spanned more than four decades, Mrs. Pitts
made a positive difference in the lives of countless children and
families across the state; she served as the director of Regions 4
and 5, and she received numerous accolades for her exemplary public
service; named Administrator of the Year by the Texas Foster Family
Association, she was also accorded the Team and Integrity Award
from the Department of Family and Protective Services, the
Children's Partnership Vision Award from the DFPS commissioner, and
the Guardian Angel Award; moreover, she was recognized by the Black
Adoption Counsel of Southern Texas and the Casey Family Programs;
in addition to her duties with CPS, she dedicated her time to
performing volunteer work, and she was an active member of First
United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Pitts enjoyed the love and support of her
husband, Milton, and they shared a rewarding marriage of 27 years;
she took great pride in her sons, Carson and Charley, and she had
the pleasure of seeing her family grow to include a grandson,
Bryson; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional woman who devoted her life to
children in need, Judy Pitts leaves behind a record of good works
that will long resonate in the Nacogdoches community and beyond;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the memory of Judy Clifton Bowman Pitts
and extend sincere sympathy 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 Judy
Clifton Bowman Pitts.