87R7317 BK-D
By: Burrows H.R. No. 173
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Gloria Galt of San Antonio on January
5, 2021, at the age of 95, has brought great sorrow to her many
friends and loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Born in Ardmore, Oklahoma, on June 25, 1925, Gloria
Galt was the daughter of Allierose Breeding and Edward McGee Galt
and the granddaughter of Judge John Galt, the first mayor of
Ardmore; she attended The Hockaday School in Dallas, before moving
with her family to San Antonio and enrolling at Saint Mary's Hall
for her senior year of high school; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Galt continued her studies at The University of
Texas at Austin, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, and
she later earned a master of fine arts degree from Parsons School of
Design in New York City; while she was a student at UT, a study
abroad trip to the University of Mexico kindled her interest in
Mexico, and she moved to San Miguel de Allende for a time; there,
she met a like-minded devotee of Mexican culture, Bobby Barclay,
with whom she shared a lifelong companionship; and
WHEREAS, A talented artist, Ms. Galt was asked to design the
"Key to Our City," a 15-inch bronze key to commemorate the 1968
World's Fair in San Antonio; she was a longtime supporter and patron
of the arts, dedicating her time and talents to such institutions as
the Southwest School of Art and the San Antonio Museum of Art and
also contributing to charitable causes through the San Antonio Area
Foundation and other organizations; she was an emeritus member of
The University of Texas at San Antonio Development Board and a
member of The Argyle Board of Governors, the San Antonio Country
Club, Club Giraud, and the Junior League of San Antonio; in
addition, she was a congregant of St. Mark's Episcopal Church; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Galt was blessed with the affection of a large
circle of loved ones that included several generations of nieces
and nephews, and her charm and graciousness endeared her to friends
from around the world; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her years on this earth, Gloria Galt
enriched the lives of countless people, and memories of her warmth,
her generosity, and her inimitable spirit will forever be
treasured; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gloria Galt and extend
deepest sympathy to her family and friends; 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 Gloria
Galt.