SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14
In Memory
of
Mollie Upton
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
those saddened by the passing of Mollie Jeanette Upton of
Longview on August 25, 2022, at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, The former Mollie Smith was born to Euel and
Marlena Smith in Bronte on June 4, 1956, and she grew up with the
companionship of seven siblings, Barbara, James, Mike, Patricia,
Gary, Richard, and Steve; she moved with her family to White Oak,
where she later graduated from White Oak High School, and she
went on to earn an associate's degree from Kilgore College; and
WHEREAS, On November 19, 1976, she married Paul Upton, with
whom she shared a fulfilling union that spanned more than 45
years; she took great pride in her three children, Dustin,
Dexter, and Dakota, and with the passing years, she had the
pleasure of seeing her family grow to include her two
grandchildren, Luke and Chase; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Upton enjoyed a rewarding career as a letter
carrier for the United States Postal Service for more than 25
years, and she made many lasting friendships with her colleagues
and customers; in her leisure hours, she loved playing games,
camping with her family, and cheering for her children as they
played various sports; a woman of deep faith, she was a valued
congregant of White Oak United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Although her loss is difficult to bear, Mollie
Upton leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives
are far richer for having known her, and they will forever hold
her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mollie Jeanette
Upton 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Mollie Upton.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 18, 2023, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate