By: Blanco S.R. No. 239
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
those saddened by the passing of Patricia Rose Manning of Alpine
on September 8, 2024, at the age of 72; and
WHEREAS, Patty Manning was born to William Francis Manning
III and Lillie Frances Drain Manning in Dallas on February 9,
1952, and she grew up with the companionship of two brothers,
Michael and Robert; in 1975, she graduated with a bachelor's
degree from Baylor University and went on to earn her master's
degree from North Texas State University seven years later; after
settling in Dallas, she established a lawn business,
Yardwork/Artwork; and
WHEREAS, In the early 1990s, Ms. Manning undertook
graduate studies at Sul Ross State University, earning a master's
degree in biology; she then began a tenure with SRSU that spanned
nearly two decades, overseeing the campus's experimental growing
plots, greenhouses, and vineyard; upon her retirement, she and
her partner, Cyndi Wimberly, started a native plant nursery, Twin
Sisters Natives, where she pursued her talents in native plant
propagation; in addition, she began work as a field botanist,
focusing on the Southwest desert; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Patty
Manning will remember the way she touched their lives with her
warmth, kindness, and humor, and she will forever hold a
treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Patricia Rose Manning and
extend deepest condolences to the members of her family: to her
partner and spouse of 30 years, Cyndi Wimberly; to her children,
Marley Kim Boyd Jr. and his wife, Tiffany Flores-Boyd, Mary
Shannon Boyd Mois, and Jonathan Matthew Boyd and his wife, Dana
Falconberry; to her granddaughters, Alex Kate Flores and Addison
Flores-Boyd; to her brother, Robert Manning, and his husband,
Jason Hodges; and to her many 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Patty Manning.