88S30597 BPG-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 17
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lou Hooks Wagner, an admired educator and a valued
member of the Mineola community, passed away on September 13, 2022,
at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Kathleen Russell Hooks and Robert
Thomas Hooks Jr., the former Lou Hooks was born in Dallas on October
6, 1938; after graduating from Baylor University, she went on to
complete a master's degree at East Texas State University; she
married Kenneth Wagner and they became the proud parents of two
children, Robert and Robin; through the years, her treasured family
grew to include four grandchildren, Lacy, Molly, Mitchell, and
Lane, as well as three great-grandchildren, Declan, Rowan, and
Quinn; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Wagner was employed for many years by her alma
mater, Mineola High School; a caring mentor and role model, she
taught distributive education and served as the chief financial
officer for the Mineola Independent School District before her
retirement in 1996; she was recognized as Teacher of the Year and as
Outstanding Alumnus, among other honors; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the betterment of Mineola, Mrs. Wagner
served as a member of the city council; during her noteworthy tenure
on the board of the philanthropic Meredith Foundation, she served
as secretary-treasurer and became its first female chair; she was
an enthusiastic supporter of the business community, historic
preservation, tourism, and the arts; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Wagner was a member of First Baptist Church in
Mineola and of the CU chapter of P.E.O.; in her free time, she
enjoyed bowling and playing golf, tennis, and bridge; and
WHEREAS, Although Lou Wagner is deeply missed by her family
and friends, her contributions to her community remain a lasting
source of inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to know her;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd
Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Lou Hooks Wagner
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 Lou Hooks Wagner.