89R20465 TBO-D
By: Hall, et al. S.R. No. 305
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jill Diane Warrington Glover, a prominent and
dedicated member of the Republican Party of Texas, passed away on
January 14, 2024, at the age of 63; and
WHEREAS, The former Jill Warrington was born in Palestine on
October 10, 1960, to Nancy and Forrest Warrington, and she grew up
with the companionship of two brothers, David and Dennis; during
her youth, she explored a number of interests, including music,
ballet, and poetry, and she graduated from Palestine High School,
where she served as a member of the drill team; she went on to attend
Stephen F. Austin State University, ultimately earning a master's
degree in psychology, and worked as a local radio personality while
completing her studies; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Glover was employed at Texas State Mental
Health Services in Longview before establishing her own private
practice in Dallas, where she specialized in helping women
suffering from eating disorders and abuse trauma; she also served
as a psychology professor at Dallas County Community College and as
a part-time teacher at Coram Deo Academy; and
WHEREAS, A stalwart champion of conservative values,
Mrs. Glover was selected to represent Senate District 12 on the
State Republican Executive Committee in 2018; she also chaired the
Legislative Priorities Committee, and over the course of her
tenure, she provided essential support for the party's priority
bills, including the Texas Heartbeat Act and the permitless carry
bill from the 87th Regular Session; her determined efforts during
the 88th Legislature helped 35 priority bills, in whole or in part,
to become law, and she worked closely with State Senator Donna
Campbell to secure the passage of Senate Bill 14, which prohibited
the use of state funds for child gender modification; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her frequent visits to the State
Capitol to discuss important issues with legislators, Mrs. Glover
was instrumental in organizing town halls and other initiatives
across Texas; she also utilized her radio skills to record updates
for grassroots political organizations, and she published a weekly
newsletter to inform the public about current events; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to her family, Mrs. Glover shared a
rewarding marriage with her husband, Curtis, and she took great
pride in her son, Nicholas; in all her endeavors, she drew strength
from her Christian faith; and
WHEREAS, The life of Jill Glover stands as an inspiring
example of civic engagement, and her work will be remembered and
admired for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jill Diane Warrington Glover and
extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, Curtis Glover; to her son, Nicholas Glover; to her
brothers, David and Dennis Warrington; 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 Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Jill Glover.