Bill Text: TX HR1571 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 1571 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Lisa Merka of Trout Creek.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-04-21 - Reported enrolled [HR1571 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR1571-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 1571



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, The family and many friends of Lisa Merka of Trout
	Creek were deeply saddened by her untimely passing on January 6,
	2015, at the age of 50; and
	WHEREAS, A native of the Kirbyville area, Ms. Merka was an
	active and valued member of her community; in addition to directing
	the local chamber of commerce, she contributed to her congregation
	at First Assembly of God Church, where she taught children's
	classes and volunteered to assist with a number of vital projects;
	she was employed by CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital, and she
	earned the admiration of her colleagues for the compassionate care
	she provided; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Merka shared a rewarding marriage with her
	husband, Travis, with whom she raised two sons, Ivan and Randy;
	through the years, she was further blessed with a daughter-in-law,
	Ashley, and she became the beloved "MaMaw" of two grandchildren,
	Autumn and Kayden; and
	WHEREAS, Lisa Merka lived her life with enthusiasm and joy,
	and though her journey on this earth ended far too soon, memories of
	her faith, warmth, and service to others will continue to comfort
	and inspire all those who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Lisa Merka and extend
	sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband,
	Travis Merka; to her sons, Ivan Merka and Randy Merka and his wife,
	Ashley; to her grandchildren, Autumn Grace Merka and Kayden Parker
	Merka; and to her other relatives and many friends; 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 Lisa Merka.

	White of Tyler

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 1571 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on April 16, 2015.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House