H.R. No. 53
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close
with the passing of Jean Ellen Schwiening Jacoby of Junction on
September 7, 2023, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Born in Sherman on October 4, 1943, the former Jean
Schwiening was the daughter of Alfred Schwiening Jr. and Sara
Schwiening; she graduated from high school at the age of 16 and went
to finishing school before attending Austin College, where she
graduated with a degree in English and history; she later obtained
her master's degree in counseling at Angelo State University; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Jacoby enjoyed a rewarding career in education
that spanned three decades, teaching in Connecticut, South
Carolina, Texas, and Poland; beloved by her students, she retired
as a counselor at Junction High School; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Jacoby benefited from the
love and support of her husband, Ray Jacoby, until his passing; she
took great pride in her three children, Alfred, Bryan, and Ashley,
and her two stepchildren, Jana and Randa, and with the passing
years, her treasured family grew to include numerous grandchildren
and great-grandchildren; she took pleasure in traveling with her
husband and friends and in cooking and volunteering in the
community; and
WHEREAS, Although Jean Jacoby is greatly missed, memories of
her vibrant personality, her wit, and her devotion to her loved ones
remain to inspire those she leaves behind, and she will forever hold
a special place in the hearts of all those who were fortunate enough
to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Jean Ellen Schwiening Jacoby and extend heartfelt condolences to
the members of her family: to her children, Alfred Campbell and his
wife, Sara, Bryan Campbell and his wife, Brandy, and Ashley Craig
and her husband, Dwayne; to her stepchildren, Jana Pridemore and
her husband, Shane, and Randa Jacoby; to her grandchildren,
Michele, Charlie, Nick, Nelson, Al, Anna-Kate, and Abigail; to her
step-grandchildren, Brittany, Lindsey, Bannon, and Jacy; to her
great-grandchildren; to her sister, Clara St. Clair; and to her
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jean
Jacoby.
Murr
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 53 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on November 1, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House