H.R. No. 1760
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close
with the passing of Avery Alderman Rhodes of Nacogdoches on May 11,
2021, at the age of 52; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of B. W. Sanderson and Wayne Alderman,
the former Avery Alderman was born on December 5, 1968; she grew up
in Jasper and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University; in
1993, she married Charles "Chuck" Rhodes Jr., and they became the
parents of a daughter, Madison; the couple were eventually blessed
with two grandchildren, Ashton and Annsley; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Rhodes was devoted to her family, including her
siblings, Neil and Ashley, her stepsister, Toni, her stepdaughter,
Brook, her stepfather, Wayne Sanderson, and her stepmother, Becky
Alderman; she loved having coffee with relatives and friends while
reminiscing over the myriad of photos on her phone; sustained by a
strong faith, she sent up prayers and offered support for anyone in
need, and she could always provide the perfect scripture to comfort
and inspire; and
WHEREAS, For 22 years, Ms. Rhodes was employed as a
pharmaceutical representative, most recently as senior executive
representative for AstraZeneca; the company recognized her with the
Circle of Excellence, its most prestigious award; over the course
of her career, she was a mentor to numerous colleagues;
additionally, she served on the Texas Diabetes Council by
gubernatorial appointment; as a former resident of Angelina County,
she was very involved with the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of
Commerce, and she was a graduate of Leadership Lufkin; and
WHEREAS, While her loss is difficult to bear, Avery Rhodes
leaves behind many friends and loved ones whose lives are far richer
for having known her, and she will forever hold a treasured place in
their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Avery Alderman Rhodes
and extend sincere condolences 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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Avery
Rhodes.
Clardy
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1760 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House