89R21526 KSM-D
By: Moody H.R. No. 763
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Sharon Carol Shugert of El Paso on November 3, 2024, at
the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of James M. H. and Mary Alice Shugert,
"Shay" Shugert was born in Brownsville on November 10, 1942, and she
grew up with the companionship of three younger siblings, Mamie,
Ed, and Jimmy; as part of a military family, she lived in a number of
places around the world during her childhood, including Japan and
Germany, before settling in El Paso; in 1961, she graduated from
Burges High School, and she went on to earn her bachelor's and
master's degrees in education from The University of Texas at El
Paso; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong passionate educator, Ms. Shugert spent
three decades in the classroom and distinguished herself by going
the extra mile to benefit her students; during her 20-year tenure at
Hawkins Elementary School, she inspired her students by organizing
multiple field trips each year to visit outdoor areas, amusement
parks, and other destinations, often covering the cost out of her
own pocket; she became a positive influence in the lives of her
students and maintained relationships with many of them as they
grew into adulthood; in recognition of her efforts, she was named
the school's 1989-1990 teacher of the year; later in her career, she
moved into a curriculum and training management role with the El
Paso Independent School District, and after retiring, she worked
part-time as a reading interventionist for children who were
neurodivergent or who otherwise needed assistance; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, she volunteered countless
hours with the American Cancer Society, and she served as a scout
leader with the Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest; a woman of
devout faith, she was a valued member of Immanuel Baptist Church; in
her leisure time, she enjoyed reading, traveling, and going to the
movie theater; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to her loved ones above all else,
Ms. Shugert was the proud mother of four daughters, twins Terry and
Tammy, Sandy, and Jen; over the years, her cherished family grew to
include five grandchildren, Dylan, Adam, James, Alice, and Rooney;
and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Shay Shugert
will remember the way she touched their lives with her warmth and
delightful sense of humor, and she will forever hold a treasured
place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Sharon Carol
Shugert and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family:
to her daughters, Sandy Titus-Hill and her husband, James, and Jen
Shugert and her partner, Jaime Nolasco; to her grandchildren,
Dylan, Adam, James, Alice, and Rooney; to her sister, Mamie Cross
Young, and her husband, Thornton; to her brother, Ed Shugert, and
his wife, Mary; to her niece, Chelsea Shugert; 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 Shay
Shugert.