H.R. No. 149
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately convey the profound sense of
loss felt by the family and friends of Teresa Ann Thomas of
Granbury, who died on August 6, 2020, at the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, A native of San Angelo, the former Teresa Ann
Schumann was born on October 25, 1951, to Paul and Joyce Schumann;
after earning her bachelor's degree in education, she taught at
Emma Roberson Elementary School and eventually retired after a
distinguished 35-year career as an educator in Granbury; she was
known as a dedicated teacher who genuinely cared about both her
students and her colleagues, all of whom held her in the highest
regard; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Thomas's innate kindness was further reflected
in her deep and unwavering devotion to her children and
grandchildren; warm and nurturing, she always assured that her
loved ones were well cared for, and she delighted in cooking,
baking, and gardening; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Thomas was one of thousands of parents of adult
children with mental illness in the state of Texas, and she was
committed to her role as a caregiver up until the last moments of
her life; the circumstances of her passing underscore the need to
provide greater support for families impacted by mental illness and
to ensure that safe, stable, and affordable housing is available
for persons living with mental health conditions; and
WHEREAS, Although Teresa Ann Thomas is deeply missed, she
will forever be remembered with admiration and affection by her
treasured family and by the countless other individuals whose lives
she touched; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Teresa Ann Thomas
and extend heartfelt condolences to all those 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 Teresa Ann
Thomas.
Rogers
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 149 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 10, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House