H.R. No. 2027
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Nikki
Roquemore Calhoun of Palestine, who passed away on February 25,
2023, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Abb Leroy Roquemore II and Eva Grace
Roquemore, Nikki Calhoun was born on March 4, 1943, in Palestine and
grew up with the companionship of two brothers, Abb and Marc; she
graduated from Palestine High School in 1961 and continued her
studies at Sam Houston State University; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of four decades, Mrs. Calhoun
enjoyed a fulfilling career in education; she served as a teacher
and as principal of Southside Elementary School before retiring
from the Palestine Independent School District in 2009; an engaged
member of her community, she was actively involved with the
Palestine Public Library Board, and she also belonged to the Texas
Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Calhoun was preceded in death by her husband,
Ronald Ray Calhoun; she was a devoted mother to her son, Cameron,
and with the passing years, she had the privilege of welcoming into
her family four beloved grandchildren, Hallie, Jackson, George, and
Harry; in her leisure time, she liked to read, garden, and play
tennis; and
WHEREAS, While her loss is difficult to bear, Nikki Roquemore
Calhoun 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 life of Nikki Roquemore
Calhoun and extend sincere 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 Nikki
Calhoun.
Harris of Anderson
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2027 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 25, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House