Bill Text: TX HR1435 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Emma Ruth Turner of Dallas.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-31 - Reported enrolled [HR1435 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR1435-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1435

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Emma Ruth Turner of Dallas on February 21, 2021, at the
age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Royce Kimble and Lillie Hines, Emma
Turner was born in Waco on December 29, 1931; she was joined in
matrimony to Bradford Turner, and she became the proud mother of two
children, Reginald and Marsha; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Turner enjoyed a successful career with the
City of Dallas Health Department for nearly three and a half
decades, as well as at Parkland Memorial Hospital for several
years; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, Mrs. Turner was a valued
member of the Washington-Lincoln Alumni Association of Dallas and
the National Council of Negro Women, and she worked tirelessly on a
wide range of projects in the West Dallas community; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Emma Turner
will remember the way she touched their lives with her optimism,
compassion, and dedication to helping others, and she will forever
hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Emma Ruth Turner and
extend sincere condolences 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 Emma
Turner.
Crockett
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1435 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 26, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House