H.R. No. 2107
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The city of Houston lost a beloved civic leader and
educator with the passing of Etta Crockett on May 7, 2023, at the
age of 68; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Willie and Ince Crockett, Etta
Crockett was born on July 6, 1954, and she grew up in Houston's
Acres Homes neighborhood; following her graduation from George
Washington Carver High School in 1972, she attended Prairie View
A&M University and went on to enjoy a rewarding career as a teacher
before retiring from the Aldine Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Deeply engaged in the community, Ms. Crockett was a
lifelong supporter of the Democratic Party and served as Harris
County Precinct 109 chair; moreover, she worked on numerous
political campaigns through the years, helping to elect many of the
city's most prominent office holders at the local, state, and
national levels; she also contributed greatly to a number of
initiatives designed to enhance the quality of life of her fellow
citizens, and on March 29, 2023, she was recognized by the City of
Houston for her many years of tireless support and loyal service;
and
WHEREAS, Although Etta Crockett's death has brought great
sorrow to those who loved her, her life was an inspiring example of
the good that one person can accomplish, and her legacy will be a
continuing source of inspiration in the years ahead; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Etta Crockett and
extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her
sisters, Delores Long and Ella Crockett; to her brothers, Carl
Crockett and Maurice Crockett; to her niece, Sherita Taylor; to her
loving companion, R. C. Jones; 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 Etta
Crockett.
Jones of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2107 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 26, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House