H.R. No. 208
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Judy Swafford, a valued member of the Grand Prairie
community and a friend to many, passed away on October 29, 2020, at
the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Leroy and Marie Gipson, the former
Judy Gipson was born in Fort Worth on November 29, 1941, and she
grew up with the companionship of two siblings, June and Robert
Leroy; after graduating from Poly High School, she went on to marry
Jim Swafford in 1961, and the couple made their home in Grand
Prairie; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Swafford and her husband shared a rewarding
union that spanned nearly six decades, and they became the proud
parents of two children, Robert and Renea; with the passing years,
they were further blessed with two grandchildren, Jane Anne and
Johnson Nolen, and two great-grandchildren, Graham and Colby;
throughout her marriage, Mrs. Swafford dedicated herself to her
home and her family, and she was ever supportive of her husband's
professional and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, An avid gardener, Mrs. Swafford gave generously of
her time and expertise as a volunteer with the Dallas Arboretum for
many years, and she delighted in spending time in her own English
garden at home; she also counted golf among her favorite
activities, and she enjoyed sharing her passion for the sport with
her husband and other family members throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, Judy Swafford possessed a generosity of spirit that
expressed itself in myriad ways, and she enriched the lives of
countless people with her warmth and kindness; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Judy Swafford 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 Judy
Swafford.
Meza
Turner of Tarrant
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 208 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 18, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House