SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 637
In Memory
of
Missy Shorey
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help comfort
those saddened by the untimely death of admired civic leader
Missy Shorey of Dallas on April 23, 2019, at the age of 47; and
WHEREAS, The first woman elected chair of the Dallas County
Republican Party, Missy Shorey took office in 2017; she worked
tirelessly in behalf of conservative candidates and the values
she cherished, including life, liberty, and our constitutional
rights; with her vibrant personality and tremendous energy and
enthusiasm, she helped energize voters around the powerful
opportunities she saw for citizens of North Texas; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Shorey previously served for seven years as
executive director of Maggie's List, a national political action
committee dedicated to electing conservative women to the United
States Congress; she was the founder, CEO, and president of
Shorey Public Relations, an agency specializing in energy,
elections, and economic development; and
WHEREAS, Born in Mobile, Alabama, Ms. Shorey moved
frequently in her youth as the daughter of a Coast Guard rescue
pilot; she worked on Capitol Hill while attending high school in
Washington, D.C., and after graduating from the University of
Florida, she ran a congressional campaign and served as a
communications specialist for the United States Senate
Republican Conference; having completed her MBA at American
University's Kogod School of Business, she became a vice
president for Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide and senior vice
president and marketing practice leader for Hill+Knowlton
Strategies; she launched her own firm in 2004; and
WHEREAS, Missy Shorey dedicated herself to making a
positive difference in the world around her, and although she
will be deeply missed, she leaves a legacy that will long be
treasured by those who were fortunate enough to share in the
richness of her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Missy Shorey and
extend sincere condolences to her husband, Marc Himelhoch, and 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Missy Shorey.
Hancock, Hall, Paxton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 25, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate