H.R. No. 1179
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Joseph Emmett on April 13, 2023, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, Joe Emmett was born on January 30, 1947, in Dallas;
during his youth, he served as an altar boy and took part in Scouts
BSA Troop No. 110, and he attended Bishop Dunne Catholic School;
after graduating from North Texas State University, he returned to
his hometown; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Emmett became the youngest Master Plumber in the
state and started his own business, Emmett Plumbing; after
relocating to Huntsville in 1970, he continued to grow his company
and served as a vocational teacher for the Windham School District;
active in his community, he represented Ward 1 on the Huntsville
City Council for nearly a decade; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family, Mr. Emmett shared a
rewarding marriage with his wife, Judy, that spanned 52 years, and
he took great pride in his daughter, D'Anne, and his grandchildren,
Samantha and Emmett; a man of faith, he was a longtime member of
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church of Huntsville; he enjoyed
hunting and fishing in his leisure time; and
WHEREAS, Although Joe Emmett is deeply missed, he has left
his 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 Joseph Emmett and
extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Judy Emmett; to his daughter, D'Anne; to his grandchildren,
Samantha and Emmett; to his brother, Ross Emmett; to his sisters,
Josephine Smith and Mary Ann Behan and her husband, John; and to his
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Joe Emmett.
Kacal
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1179 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 28, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House