88R3813 JRI-D
By: Bell of Kaufman H.R. No. 99
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The citizens of Kaufman County lost a respected
public servant with the death of Brenda Samples of Terrell on
May 26, 2022, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of John R. and Melba Dix, the former
Brenda Dix was born on October 26, 1951, in Macomb, Illinois, and
she grew up with four siblings, Bill, Richard, Steve, and Kathy;
while in high school, she met the love of her life, Hobert Samples;
the couple wed in 1968, and they shared a fulfilling union that
spanned more than a half century; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Samples earned her cosmetology license and
worked as a hairstylist at Lavender Beauty Salon for several years
before opening her own salon, Hair & Co.; she subsequently embarked
on a second career in real estate, listing and selling homes in
cities throughout Kaufman County; she earned numerous awards along
the way, including being named Best Realtor in Terrell multiple
times, and after more than 35 years in the business, she retired as
a broker associate for Coldwell Banker Apex; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to her community, Mrs. Samples was
elected Kaufman County tax assessor-collector in 2016 and won
reelection in 2020; she was also an active supporter of many local
charities and contributed her time and talents to the Kiwanis Club
of Terrell, the Terrell Chamber of Commerce, the Volunteer Services
Council of Terrell State Hospital, and the Kaufman Lions Club; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Samples was the devoted mother of two children,
Rusty and Wendi; she had the pleasure of becoming "Nana" to her
three grandchildren, Jamie, Tyler, and Kayla, as well as her seven
great-grandchildren, Cooper, Bryleigh, Stella Jane, Oaklee,
Connor, Damien, and Austin; she especially enjoyed supporting them
at their scouting functions and their sporting and cheerleading
events; and
WHEREAS, Although Brenda Samples is greatly missed, memories
of her dedicated service to others and her radiant smile will
forever be cherished by those she leaves behind; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Brenda Samples 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 Brenda
Samples.