SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 152
In Memory
of
Tonya McCoy
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of Tonya McCoy, an
esteemed member of the community who recently passed away after a
life of generous civic service; and
WHEREAS, Tonya McCoy was an inspiration to all who knew her
through her wisdom, her kindness, and her dedication to the
principles of equality and social justice; and
WHEREAS, Tonya was an active volunteer for the Democratic
Party, and she faithfully supported the party through her
extensive service at the local, state, and national levels; and
WHEREAS, She assisted in numerous elections as a
campaigner and an election clerk, and she gave generously of her
time to charitable fund-raisers and to such events as the Dallas
Democratic Labor Day Picnic; she served as a canvassing field
leader during President Barack Obama's 2008 presidential
campaign, and in 2008, 2012, and 2016, she was a delegate to both
the 23rd Senatorial District Convention and the Texas Democratic
Convention; and
WHEREAS, Tonya McCoy advocated positive change for Texas
communities through her spirit of service and her active support
of Democratic Party leaders; she was a loyal friend to many, and
she leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by those
who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Tonya McCoy; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Tonya McCoy.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 18, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate