H.R. No. 1159
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A caring and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Phyllis Barbara Giovannelli of San Antonio on January
12, 2023, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Chester and Sylvia Rudnicki, the
former Phyllis Rudnicki was born on September 5, 1942, in Franklin
Park, Illinois, and grew up sharing in the companionship of a
sister, Connie; she later attended Roosevelt University, where she
earned a degree in psychology; and
WHEREAS, She married Raymond Giovannelli in 1965, and the
couple went on to enjoy a rewarding marriage that spanned nearly six
decades; Mrs. Giovannelli devoted herself to raising their three
children, Laura, Scott, and Shelley, and with the passing years,
she saw her family grow to include eight grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; her life was further enriched by her beloved
dog, Mia; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Giovannelli worked at Grainger Industrial
Supply for more than three decades; she also took an active role in
her community as a member of the Niles Sister Cities Association; in
retirement, she and her husband traveled between Illinois and Texas
before making a permanent move to the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Although Phyllis Giovannelli is deeply missed, she
has left her family and friends with a wealth of memories that they
will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Phyllis Barbara
Giovannelli and extend sincere condolences to the members of her
family: to her husband, Raymond Giovannelli; to her children, Laura
Giovannelli Kloberdanz and her husband, Jerry, Scott Giovannelli
and his wife, Mary, and Shelley Fallon and her husband, Richie; to
her grandchildren, Tony and his wife, Maddie, Joey and his wife,
Melinda, Michael, Dominick, Alisa, Max, Macy, and Joe; to her
great-grandchildren, Liam and Luca; to her sister, Constance Grube,
and her husband, Dennis; 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 Phyllis
Giovannelli.
Kacal
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1159 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 28, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House