87R20183 CW-D
By: Darby H.R. No. 719
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of JoAnne Powell on March 24, 2021, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Brooks and Iva Mae McAdams, the
former JoAnne McAdams was born in Nashville, Arkansas, on November
27, 1931, and grew up with a brother, James; she graduated from
Southern Arkansas University; in December 1954, she exchanged
wedding vows with her childhood sweetheart, Charles Powell, and
they became the proud parents of a daughter, Teresa Anne; they later
welcomed into their family two grandchildren, Colin and Caitlin;
Mr. and Mrs. Powell shared a rewarding union that spanned more than
six and a half decades before his death in 2020; and
WHEREAS, For over 30 years, Mrs. Powell traveled with her
husband during his career in the U.S. Air Force; the couple
ultimately settled in San Angelo, where she revived the Goodfellow
Officer's Wives Club and launched the Christmas Bazaar at
Goodfellow Air Force Base; in 1984, she became the district office
manager and area staff aide for U.S. Congressman Tom Loeffler; she
went on to serve with U.S. Congressmen Lamar Smith, Michael
Conaway, and August Pfluger, and through her work, she found great
joy in helping to meet the needs of constituents; furthermore, she
was involved with the Concho Valley Republican Women, and she was
honored by the Texas Federation of Republican Women; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Powell held board seats with United Way, the
Concho Valley Partnership, Meals for the Elderly, and Hospice of
San Angelo, among other organizations; she received the United Way
Keeping the Flame of Hope Alive Award and was recognized as a Woman
of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Central Texas; moreover, she
belonged to Johnson Street Church of Christ and supported its
mission and outreach endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A woman of grace, compassion, humility, and strong
character, JoAnne Powell made a positive difference in countless
lives, and she will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of
all who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of JoAnne Powell and
extend deepest condolences to her relatives 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 JoAnne
Powell.