H.R. No. 99
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed educator drew to a close with
the passing of Julie Anna Choate of Hudson Oaks on August 15, 2020,
at the age of 50; and
WHEREAS, Born in Fort Worth on July 2, 1970, the former Julie
Newbury was the daughter of Don and Brenda Newbury, and she grew up
with two sisters, Jana and Jeanie; she married Bryan Choate on June
11, 1994, and they shared a rewarding union that spanned 26 years
and became the proud parents of two children, Benjamin and Brittin;
and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Howard Payne University and Dallas
Baptist University, Mrs. Choate enjoyed a career as an educator for
more than 29 years; she began as a teacher at Deer Creek Elementary
School in the Crowley Independent School District and eventually
became an assistant principal in the district; she later joined the
faculty of Aledo ISD and spent more than a decade at McCall
Elementary School, where she served first as assistant principal
and then as principal; and
WHEREAS, In honor of Mrs. Choate's significant contributions
to her community, the Julie Choate Higher Education Fund has been
established for her son, who graduated from Aledo High School in
2019, and her daughter, who is a junior at Aledo High; Mrs. Choate
was a valued congregant of Trinity Bible Church, and she drew
strength from her deep and abiding faith throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, Julie Choate possessed a generosity of spirit that
expressed itself in myriad ways, and her example of grace,
optimism, and compassion will forever be a source of inspiration to
those she leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Julie Anna Choate 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 Julie Anna
Choate.
King of Parker
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 99 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on March 10, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House