88R20549 CW-D
By: Harris of Anderson H.R. No. 2026
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The citizens of Palestine lost an esteemed community
leader with the passing of city council member Vickey Lynn Chivers
on March 21, 2023, at the age of 67; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 26, 1955, Vickey Chivers was a lifelong
resident of Palestine; a graduate of Palestine High School, she
earned two associate's degrees from Trinity Valley Junior College
and a business administration degree from DeVry University; and
WHEREAS, In her professional career, Mrs. Chivers worked for
the Palestine Regional Medical Center, the Palestine school system,
and the City of Palestine; she retired from the U.S. Postal Service;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Chivers was in her 21st year on the Palestine
City Council at the time of her death; she represented District 3
while serving as mayor pro tempore on the council; known for her
level-headed, thoughtful, and hands-on approach, she fielded phone
calls from residents, and once, following a storm, she drove
through neighborhoods, searching for downed lines and reporting
power outages; and
WHEREAS, Widely respected, Mrs. Chivers was actively
involved with the NAACP, and she also served on the boards of the
National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, the Texas
Association of Black City Council Members, the National League of
Cities, and the Texas Municipal League; she also lent her support to
Sisters United, Friends of the Library, Champions for Children,
Family Outreach, and the Birth Foundation; and
WHEREAS, A pillar of the Palestine community, Vickey Chivers
gave generously of her time and talents in behalf of her fellow
citizens, and she leaves behind a legacy that will resonate for many
years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Vickey Lynn Chivers
and extend deepest condolences 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 Vickey
Chivers.