88R7141 EME-D
By: Springer S.R. No. 48
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Sharon Lillian McCormack of Prosper on June 20, 2022, at
the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, The former Sharon Bennett was born to Archie and
Lillian Bennett in Santa Monica, California, on January 21, 1942,
and she grew up on a farm in Vernon Center, Minnesota, with the
companionship of a brother, Larry; in 1963, she was joined in
matrimony to Clark McCormack, with whom she shared a fulfilling
union that spanned 58 years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. McCormack earned a degree in home economics
from Mankato State University, and she went on to work as a teacher
in Madelia, Minnesota; she later moved with her husband to
Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio before settling in Texas; and
WHEREAS, This beloved woman was the proud mother of three
children, Mitchell, Jill, and Kevin, and with the passing years,
she had the pleasure of seeing her family grow to include four
grandchildren, Mitch, Dylan, Bailey, and Nico; and
WHEREAS, Engaged in her community, Mrs. McCormack was a
passionate supporter of the Republican Party, and she held various
positions in the organization, including election judge and
precinct chair; she was active in the party at the local, state, and
national levels, and she had the honor of attending two
presidential inaugurations; a woman of faith, she was a valued
congregant of First United Methodist Church in Gainesville; and
WHEREAS, Although Sharon McCormack is greatly missed,
memories of her grace, her joyous zest for life, and her deep
devotion to her family remain to comfort and inspire those she
leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Sharon Lillian McCormack 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 Sharon McCormack.