2023S0466-1 06/27/23
By: Whitmire S.R. No. 10
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Etta Mae Crockett, who died on May 7,
2023, at the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, Etta Crockett was born on July 6, 1954, to Ince
and Willie Crockett; a determined student, she graduated from
George Washington Carver High School in 1972 and went on to earn a
bachelor's degree in education from Prairie View A&M University;
and
WHEREAS, A knowledgeable and gifted teacher, Etta served
the Aldine Independent School District as an educator for 20
years; after retiring from teaching, Etta pursued her passion of
becoming a political consultant and faithfully served her
community as Harris County Precinct Chair 109; and
WHEREAS, Noted for her compassion and integrity, Etta was
a pillar in her community; she served on a number of mayoral,
congressional, and senatorial campaigns for such politicians as
Sylvester Turner, mayor of Houston, Senator John Whitmire,
Senator Borris Miles, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, and
Congressman Beto O'Rourke; and
WHEREAS, A woman of faith and a lifelong Democrat, Etta
enriched the lives of countless people in the city of Houston
through her contributions to education and her many community
initiatives, and she was honored on March 29, 2023, by the city
for her dedication to Houston; and
WHEREAS, Etta was a source of light to her friends and
loved ones, and she leaves a legacy of unconditional service for
the good of all; left to cherish her memory are her beloved
partner, Ray Jones; her four siblings, Delors Long, Ella Obanion,
Carl Crockett, and Maurice Crockett; and all who were blessed to
share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Etta Mae Crockett; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Etta Crockett.