SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 16
In Memory
of
Mary Cole
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Mary Sue Cole were
deeply saddened by her death on December 8, 2022, at the age of
86; and
WHEREAS, Mary Cole was born to Oscar and Ella Mae Dixon on
September 16, 1936, in Smith County; a 1954 graduate of Troup
High School, she spent the majority of her career as an ob-gyn
nurse, and she volunteered at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler in
retirement; she was also an active member of the Order of the
Eastern Star and a dedicated congregant of First Baptist Church
of Mixon; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Cole enjoyed a rewarding family life with
her husband, Joe Cole, and their children, Becky, Scott, Jody,
John, Jeffery, and Jay, and she delighted in her role as "Mimi" to
her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; in her
leisure time, she took great pleasure in traveling and playing
cards and 42; and
WHEREAS, Although Mary Cole is deeply missed, those who
held her dear will forever remember the warmth and joy she
brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Texas, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of
Mary Sue Cole 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 Mary Cole.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on October 12, 2023, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate