SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 17
In Memory
of
Lou Wagner
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 State of Texas, 88th
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.
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