H.R. No. 149
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A caring and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Mary Susan Lamb Jenkins of Hankamer on January 30, 2023,
at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Clarence Lamb Sr. and Marguerite
Splane, Sue Jenkins was born on March 19, 1931, in Houston and grew
up sharing in the companionship of three siblings, Clarence,
Michael, and Martha; she graduated from Liberty High School and
continued her education at Sam Houston State University, where she
studied English; she went on to teach at Cedar Bayou Junior High
School, Liberty Middle School, Immaculate Conception Catholic
School, and Anahuac High School, where she also served as a cheer
sponsor; and
WHEREAS, On June 28, 1958, she married the love of her life,
Jerry Jenkins, and the couple settled on the Jenkins rice farm in
Hankamer, where they raised their three sons, John, Jerold, and
Jay; active in the community, Mrs. Jenkins was a founding member of
the Chambers County Republican Party, and she was also involved
with the Chambers County Republican Women, the Wallisville Heritage
Park, and the Daughters of the American Revolution; with the
passing years, she had the pleasure of welcoming into the family
four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Famous for her rice salad, Mrs. Jenkins was a
skilled cook who never let her family and friends go hungry; in her
leisure time, she enjoyed reading, gardening, and watching the
Houston Astros, and she was also a valued member of the Quilt Guild;
moreover, she drew great strength from her Catholic faith; and
WHEREAS, While her loss is difficult to bear, Sue Jenkins
leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far
richer for having known her, and she will always hold a treasured
place 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 Mary Susan Lamb
Jenkins and extend sincere condolences to the members of her
family: to her sons, John Jenkins and his wife, Jacqueline, Jerold
Jenkins and his wife, Alicia, and Jay Jenkins and his wife,
Jeanette; to her grandchildren, Justin Jenkins, Katherine Jenkins,
and Alexis Craig and her husband, Tyler; to her
great-grandchildren, Jack and Juliet Jenkins; 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 Sue
Jenkins.
Leo-Wilson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 149 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 8, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House