SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 249
In Memory
of
Betty Ann Cox
WHEREAS, Betty Ann Cox of Tyler, an inspiring educator and
a deeply cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed
away on January 19, 2019, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Born in Denton on August 10, 1931, to Henry and
Neva Riek, the former Betty Riek grew up with the companionship
of a brother, Bob; on June 12, 1953, she was joined in matrimony
to Dale Cox, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage before his
passing; the couple raised two children, Greg and Deanie, and
Mrs. Cox later experienced the joy of welcoming into her
treasured family three grandchildren, Sarah, Brooke, and Peyton,
and two great-grandchildren, Paxton and Addie; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Cox received her bachelor's degree from
Hardin-Simmons University and her master's degree from Stephen
F. Austin State University; she enjoyed a rewarding career with
the Tyler Independent School District, where she served as a
teacher, principal, and director of elementary education; she
was renowned for the personal attention that she gave to her
students, and she was respected greatly as a role model by those
who worked alongside her; and
WHEREAS, A woman of strong faith, Mrs. Cox was a member of
the First Baptist Church of Tyler for 56 years, and she
contributed to her congregation by teaching Sunday school,
singing in the choir, and serving on committees; she was
unstintingly generous with her time, and she was always a
positive and encouraging influence on others; and
WHEREAS, Betty Cox dedicated her life to her family, her
faith, and her profession, and she made the world a brighter
place for all who were fortunate enough to know her; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Betty Ann Cox and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
children, Greg Cox and his wife, Lala, and Deanie McDonough and
her husband, Nick; to her grandchildren, Sarah Santone and her
husband, Jonathon, Brooke Lowthorp and her husband, Nathan, and
Peyton McDonough and his fiancée, Tina Hetherington; to her
great-grandchildren, Paxton and Addie Santone; to her brother,
Bob Riek, and his wife, Marlene; and to her many other relatives
and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Betty Cox.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 25, 2019,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate