H.R. No. 280
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Irene Lucy Lorrine Mlcak of Sealy passed away on
September 23, 2021, at the age of 89, leaving her loved ones to
cherish their memories of this gracious and loving woman; and
WHEREAS, The former Irene Peters was born in Holman on
December 11, 1931, to John and Mary Peters; she grew up in Sealy,
graduating from Sealy High School in 1950, and she went on to marry
Alphonse Mlcak in 1951; she was a devoted mother to her five
children, Donna, Suzanne, Becky, Steven, and Chris, and later in
life, she experienced the joy of welcoming into her family numerous
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mlcak worked in retail and in the rectory at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and she held membership in
the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and a local quilt guild; a
gifted seamstress, she made clothing for all of her children when
they were growing up, and she demonstrated her talent and
creativity through many quilting and needlework projects over the
years; she also enjoyed reading, adding to her array of holiday
collectibles, and tending to her garden; and
WHEREAS, Irene Mlcak lived a caring and purposeful life, and
she will forever be remembered with warmest affection by all who
held her close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Irene Lucy Lorrine Mlcak and extend deepest sympathy to the
members of her family: to her husband, Alphonse Mlcak; to her
children, Donna Brown and her husband, Kenny, Suzanne Whitzel and
her husband, Jeff, Becky Jones and her husband, David, Steven Mlcak
and his wife, Brandee, and Chris Mlcak and his wife, Carrie; to her
grandchildren, Laurie Wehring, John Brown and his wife, Kristin,
Erin Bowles and her husband, Taylor, Emily McLean and her husband,
Drew, Mark Brown and his wife, Jessica, Tim Brown, Kayla Saucedo and
her husband, Chris, Briley Cotton and her husband, Ashton, Ryan
Jones and his wife, Josie, Jacob Mlcak, Sarah Jones, Leah Mlcak, and
Mackenzie Mlcak; to her 16 great-grandchildren; and to her other
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 Irene Lucy
Lorrine Mlcak.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 280 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on October 18, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House