By: Sparks S.C.R. No. 19
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, A caring and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Betty Lou Pendergraft Angelo on February 5, 2023, at the
age of 87; and
WHEREAS, The only child of Clifford and Betty Pendergraft,
"Penny" Angelo was born on September 2, 1935, in Galveston; a member
of the Class of 1953 at Lamar High School in Houston, she continued
her education at The University of Texas at Austin, and following
her graduation in 1957, she began teaching eighth-grade physical
education and science in Odessa; and
WHEREAS, On December 27, 1958, she married the love of her
life, Ernest Angelo Jr., and the happy couple moved to Midland,
where they raised two daughters, Helen and Patricia, and two sons,
Ernest and Cliff; Mrs. Angelo devoted herself to supporting her
children in all of their activities, and later in life, she
delighted in becoming "Gren" to her eight grandchildren, Betsy,
Kimberly, Molly, Maggie, Connor, Murphy, Colin, and Peyton; with
the passing years, she was further blessed with two
great-grandchildren, Ellianna and Alfred; and
WHEREAS, In addition to caring for her family, Mrs. Angelo
took an active role in her community, serving on the Texas Medical
Board and becoming a founding member of the Wagner Noël Performing
Arts Center; moreover, she was involved in the Midland County
Republican Women, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the
Junior League, and Gamma Phi Beta, among other organizations, and
she was a valued congregant at St. Ann's Catholic Church; she was a
woman of many talents, equally skilled at cooking, needlepoint, and
quilting; during the summers, she could often be found on the Taylor
River in Colorado with her loved ones or hosting "Granny Camp" for
her grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to her family, her faith, and her
community, Penny Angelo earned the lasting respect and admiration
of all who were privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Betty Lou Pendergraft Angelo and
extend sincere condolences to her 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Penny Angelo.