SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 823
In Memory
of
Shirley June Lee
WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and
generosity of Shirley June Lee of Tyler, who passed away on May
12, 2019, at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of W. C. and Leola McElroy, the
former Shirley McElroy was born in Dallas on June 22, 1940, and
she grew up in Midlothian with three sisters, Sandy, Sherry, and
Shanna; she graduated as salutatorian of the Midlothian High
School Class of 1958; two years later, she married her high
school sweetheart, James Lee; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lee and her husband shared a supportive and
rewarding marriage before his passing, and she took great pride
in their sons, Greg, John, Robert, and the late Jeff Lee; with the
passing years, she welcomed into her family eight grandchildren,
Chase, Caitlin, Anna, Reagan, Jacob, James, Jordan, and Peyton,
and two great-grandchildren, Ella and Audrey; and
WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, she attended First United
Methodist Church while residing in Henderson, serving on several
boards and committees and with the United Methodist Women, the
Women's Forum, and the Renaissance Club; after relocating to
Tyler in 1983, she joined Pollard United Methodist Church and
went on to hold leadership positions on a number of church boards
and committees and with United Methodist Women, and she
participated in Pollard's Builder's Sunday school class; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lee further enriched her community as a
member of the Tyler Women's Forum, the Tuesday Reading Club, and
the Lunch Bunch and as a volunteer with the United Way, the
Salvation Army, and Creative Kids Learning Center; in her spare
time, she enjoyed reading, playing mahjong, attending events at
the Tyler Civic Theatre and the UT Tyler Cowan Center, and above
all else, cherishing the company of loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Shirley Lee led a caring and purposeful life, and
her loss is keenly felt by all who were touched by her affection
and friendship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Shirley June Lee
and extend heartfelt sympathy to her relatives and many 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 Shirley June Lee.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 24, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate