SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 12
In Memory
of
Rita Lou McCreary
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 State of Texas, 88th
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.
Springer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 12, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate