SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 239
In Memory
of
Patricia Manning
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 State of Texas, 89th
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.
Blanco
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 12, 2025, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate