88R23053 CJM-D
By: Harris of Williamson H.R. No. 1330
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close
with the passing of Mary Elizabeth White Hooten on March 24, 2023,
at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Dorothy Jean Arp and O. B. White Jr.,
the former Mary White was born on January 6, 1948, in Bell County
and grew up with the companionship of a brother, Jack; she graduated
from Belton High School with the Class of 1966 and continued her
education at Southwest Texas State University, where she pledged
Delta Zeta and served as student council treasurer; and
WHEREAS, On January 31, 1969, she married Doug Hooten, and
they became the proud parents of two daughters, Lauren and Amy; with
the passing years, Mrs. Hooten had the pleasure of welcoming into
her treasured family three grandchildren, Noah, Angela, and Kenley;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to working as a special education
instructor at Southwest Elementary School in Belton, Mrs. Hooten
devoted herself to raising her children, driving them to and from
various activities, sewing costumes for school plays, and hosting
youth group gatherings; moreover, she gave back to the community as
a volunteer with the Junior League; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hooten and her husband lived in England and
Richmond, Virginia, before moving to Austin to be closer to their
daughters; an avid traveler, Mrs. Hooten visited locations across
Europe as well as Jerusalem, Egypt, China, Russia, Peru, and
Antarctica; known for her culinary skills, she earned an honorary
degree from Le Cordon Bleu, and she was also a talented seamstress
and embroiderer; and
WHEREAS, Although Mary Hooten will be deeply missed, those
who held her dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness she
brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mary Elizabeth
White Hooten and extend sincere sympathy to all who mourn her
passing; 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 Mary
Hooten.