H.R. No. 1324
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Pamela Courier Shoup on January 21, 2023, at the age of
67; and
WHEREAS, A native Texan, the former Pamela Courier was born
at Fort Hood on December 11, 1955, to David and Nora Courier; she
grew up primarily in Southport, Indiana, and enjoyed the
companionship of her three siblings, Lynn, Dan, and Dave; she
graduated from Indiana University, earning a degree from the Paul
H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Shoup met her future husband, Greg Shoup, at
Indiana University, and they exchanged wedding vows in 1978; the
couple went on to share a rewarding marriage that spanned four and a
half decades and took them from San Jose to Boca Raton to Austin;
they became the proud parents of two sons, Brad and Jeff, and with
the passing years, Mrs. Shoup experienced the joy of welcoming into
her family six beloved grandchildren, Henry, Daniel, Paul, Sylvia,
Esther, and Thomas, who preceded her in death; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to serving others, Mrs. Shoup worked as a
Christian school educator, and she also gave generously of her time
as a volunteer; she was admired by those around her for her
independent nature, her keen intellect, and her deep empathy; and
WHEREAS, Pamela Shoup led a life of caring devotion to her
loved ones, and although she is deeply missed, her spirit will
forever live in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Pamela Courier
Shoup and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family:
to her husband, Greg Shoup; to her sons, Brad Shoup and his wife,
Catherine, and Jeff Shoup and his wife, Lauren; to her siblings,
Lynn and her husband, Jim, and Dan and his wife, Diana; to her
brothers-in-law, Mark and his wife, Cathy, Steve, and Scott and his
wife, Beth; to her grandchildren, Henry, Daniel, Paul, Sylvia, and
Esther; 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 Pamela
Shoup.
Harris of Williamson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1324 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 12, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House