H.R. No. 1194
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the
passing of Lisa Renee Stacey Townsend of Tomball on March 18, 2023,
at the age of 62; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Leon and Marilyn Newell Stacey, the
former Lisa Stacey was born in Mobile, Alabama, on September 2,
1960; during her freshman year at Spring High School, she met her
future husband, Derek Townsend; the couple exchanged wedding vows
on August 15, 1981, and they went on to share a rewarding marriage
that spanned more than four decades; she took great pride in their
son, Derek, and with the passing years, their cherished family grew
to include three grandchildren, Ryker, Kason, and Charlotte; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Townsend attended Lamar University, where she
was a pledge trainer and president of the Delta Lambda chapter of
Delta Zeta Sorority; she worked as an accountant in Beaumont and
opened the Gifts from the Heart gift shop with her sister Winnie;
later settling with her family in Tomball, Mrs. Townsend played an
active role in the community; she ran her husband's campaign for
local office and represented District 130 as a delegate at the
Republican State Convention on several occasions; she was also an
original member of the Yellow Rose of Texas Republican Women and
served the organization in several capacities, including as
president; and
WHEREAS, A woman of devout faith, Mrs. Townsend was a Sunday
school teacher at Champion Forest Baptist Church and a longtime
member of the Christian Women's Club, and she served on the board of
Rosehill Christian School; she later joined First Baptist Church in
Tomball and co-chaired its greeting ministry; in her leisure time,
she loved to cook and entertain friends and family, and she took
pleasure in traveling, especially to the beach; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Townsend lived a caring and purposeful life
centered around her family, her faith, and her community, and she
will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those she leaves
behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lisa Renee Stacey
Townsend and extend sincere condolences to the members of her
family: to her husband, Derek Townsend Sr.; to her son, Derek
Townsend II, and his wife, Alex; to her father, Leon Stacey Sr.; to
her siblings, Leon Stacey Jr. and Winnie Stacey; to her
grandchildren, Ryker James, Kason Scott, and Charlotte Blake; and
to her many 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 Lisa
Townsend.
Oliverson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1194 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 28, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House