88S10175 AMB-D
By: Springer S.R. No. 12
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the
passing of Rita Lou McCreary on June 6, 2023, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Maude and Oscar Green, Rita McCreary
was born on her family's farm in Fulton, Arkansas, on February 15,
1935, and she grew up with the companionship of seven siblings,
Ronald, Inez, Farrell, Taylor, Sue, Janice, and Dixie; after
graduating from Hope High School, she attended nursing school and
became a nurse anesthetist; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. McCreary later began working at hospitals in
Dallas, during which time she met her future husband, Howell; the
couple went on to share a fulfilling marriage until Mr. McCreary's
passing in 1999; Mrs. McCreary retired from nursing to raise their
three children, Martin, Stephanie, and Heather, and with the
passing years, she had the privilege of seeing her family grow to
include two grandchildren, Sophie and Stiles; and
WHEREAS, After settling in Gainesville, Mrs. McCreary became
highly engaged in her community; she enjoyed gardening with the
other parishioners at Westminster Presbyterian Church, and she was
instrumental in procuring a location for the ABBA Women's Center,
where she also served as a board member and as director; in
addition, she was a founding member of Cooke County Republican
Women and often gave of her time as a pollster during elections; her
contributions to conservative politics were recognized in 1992 and
again in 1994; and
WHEREAS, Rita McCreary lived a caring and purposeful life,
and she will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who
held her close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 1st
Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Rita Lou
McCreary and extend sincere sympathy 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 Rita McCreary.