H.R. No. 168
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Tammy Ruth Armbruster
of Round Rock were deeply saddened by her death on December 31,
2022, at the age of 56; and
WHEREAS, Born in Belleville, Illinois, on January 13, 1966,
Tammy Armbruster grew up with four brothers, Jim, Timothy, Terry,
and Daniel, and two sisters, Trish and Tammy Beth; she graduated
from Highland Park High School in Chicago in 1984 and went on to
receive a degree in criminal justice with a minor in forensics from
Savannah State College; and
WHEREAS, Answering her nation's call to duty, Ms. Armbruster
joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1986, and after
five years, she entered active duty, serving in Okinawa, Japan, and
Twentynine Palms, California; in 1996, she retired at the rank of
sergeant with several honors, including the National Defense
Service Medal, a Meritorious Unit Commendation, and a Sea Service
Deployment Ribbon; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Armbruster enjoyed the love and support of her
husband, Steve, and in the summer of 1996, the couple moved to the
Austin area; she devoted herself full-time to her home and family,
which grew to include two children, William and Tara; a woman of
deep faith, she was an active congregant of House of the Lord
Fellowship Church for more than 25 years, and she volunteered in the
nursery, children's church, and bookstore and for Sunday classes
and the church guardian program; she was also involved in Round Rock
Home-Educators Offering Moms Encouragement, and she helped
establish Vacation Liberty School of Georgetown, a summer camp
program designed to teach children about the founding of our
country; moreover, during several elections, she worked at a
polling location and later at the Williamson County Early Voting
Ballot Board; and
WHEREAS, Although Tammy Armbruster will be greatly missed,
those who were privileged to share in her love and friendship will
forever treasure their memories of her dedication to her family, to
her faith, and to her country; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Tammy Ruth Armbruster
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, Steve Armbruster; to her son, William Armbruster; to her
daughter, Tara Armbruster; to her brothers, Jim, Timothy, Terry,
and Daniel; to her sisters, Trish and Tammy Beth; to her uncle,
Michael; 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 Tammy
Armbruster.
Harris of Williamson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 168 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 8, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House