Bill Text: TX HR112 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Pamela M. Phelps of Center.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-08-16 - Reported enrolled [HR112 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-HR112-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 112 |
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WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close | ||
with the passing of Pamela M. Phelps of Center on June 8, 2017, at | ||
the age of 61; and | ||
WHEREAS, The only daughter of Harvey and Mary Sutton, the | ||
former Pam Sutton was born in Galveston County, where she grew up | ||
with the companionship of her brothers, Richard and Russell; and | ||
WHEREAS, In 1975 she wed Jerry Phelps, with whom she shared a | ||
rewarding marriage that spanned four decades; the couple became the | ||
proud parents of two children, Valerie and Nathan, and with the | ||
passing years, Mrs. Phelps had the privilege of seeing her family | ||
grow to include four grandchildren, Maggie, Mollie Kate, Kiptyn, | ||
and Baylin; and | ||
WHEREAS, Shortly after their wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Phelps | ||
moved to Center and formed a circle of close friends; Mrs. Phelps | ||
was active in her community, serving as executive director of the | ||
Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and in leadership roles with the | ||
Beta Sigma Phi sorority, and with her congregation at First United | ||
Methodist Church; she also held a realtor's license and worked with | ||
Town and Country Real Estate; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mrs. Phelps was a skilled cook and a gracious host, | ||
and she enjoyed entertaining guests whether at home or on the | ||
Bolivar Peninsula, where her family vacationed every summer; and | ||
WHEREAS, A natural caretaker and a devoted friend to many, | ||
Pam Phelps brightened the world for all who knew her, and they will | ||
forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas | ||
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory | ||
of Pamela M. Phelps and extend heartfelt sympathy 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 House of | ||
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Pam Phelps. | ||
Paddie | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 112 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||