Bill Text: TX HR107 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 107 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Shirley Smith Shoquist of Rockwall.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-09-08 - Reported enrolled [HR107 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR107-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 107



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
	passing of Shirley Smith Shoquist of Rockwall on June 28, 2021, at
	the age of 84; and
	WHEREAS, The daughter of Maurice D. Smith and Alpha Amanda
	Torres Smith, the former Shirley Smith was born on October 1, 1936,
	in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and she grew up with the companionship
	of three siblings, Dale, Barbara, and Carol; in 1954, she graduated
	from John Harris High School and later earned her bachelor's degree
	in English and public speaking from Denison University; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Shoquist enjoyed a distinguished 20-year
	career at Rockwall High School, where she taught English and
	founded a speech and drama department; she was also a successful
	speech and debate coach and coordinator for University
	Interscholastic League competitions; in 1994, she was acknowledged
	for her excellence by Who's Who Among America's Teachers; she
	retired from Rockwall High in 1996 and continued teaching at
	Richland College; in addition, she volunteered with the Pregnancy
	Resource Center, and she was a member of the Retired Teachers
	Association, Reviews Book Club, the Rockwall Literary Club,
	Rockwall Supper Club, and Aspasians; a woman of deep faith, she was
	active at First Baptist Church of Heath and, later, at Lakepointe
	Church, and she hosted a weekly Bible study; and
	WHEREAS, In all of her endeavors, Mrs. Shoquist enjoyed the
	love and support of her husband, Bruce Shoquist, with whom she
	shared a fulfilling marriage of 62 years; she took great pride in
	her four children, Sheri, Steve, Stacy, and Shannon, and with the
	passing years, she had the pleasure of seeing her family grow to
	include eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to her family, her faith, and her
	community, Shirley Shoquist earned the lasting respect and
	admiration of all who were privileged to know her; now, therefore,
	be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Shirley Smith Shoquist and extend sincere condolences to her
	loved ones; 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 Shirley
	Shoquist.

	Holland

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 107 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on September 2, 2021.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House