Bill Text: TX HR1587 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 1587 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Marilyn Stiles Shoemaker.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-16 - Reported enrolled [HR1587 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR1587-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 1587



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Marilyn Stiles Shoemaker of Austin passed away on
	April 9, 2011, leaving her circle of family and friends to cherish
	their many happy memories of time spent in her company; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Austin on June 23, 1956, Ms. Shoemaker
	graduated from Lanier High School, where she was a member of the
	Vikettes dance team; she earned her bachelor's degree and teaching
	certificate from Southwest Texas State University; excelling in the
	performing arts, she shared her gift with countless students in her
	work as an educator in Central Texas, teaching dance, drill team,
	and music as well as first-grade classes; she was the director of
	the Georgetown High School Georgettes for 17 years; and
	WHEREAS, A dedicated member of Crestview Baptist Church, Ms.
	Shoemaker directed the children's choir, taught at Camp Crestview,
	and sang and played the handbells in the adult choir; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Shoemaker faced some very daunting challenges
	after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999; the disease
	nearly took her several times, but she battled back repeatedly;
	despite the difficulties she faced, she committed herself to
	helping others, and her efforts included developing her own line of
	greeting cards specifically for cancer patients; and
	WHEREAS, In 2005, Ms. Shoemaker lost her mother, Lillian
	Stiles, when she was mauled by a pack of dogs that were owned by a
	neighbor; even while undergoing chemotherapy, Ms. Shoemaker spent
	many hours at the State Capitol, working with elected officials to
	craft legislation that provides stiffer penalties for owners of
	violent dogs; it was passed in May 2007 and is known as Lillian's
	Law in honor of her mother; and
	WHEREAS, This courageous woman demonstrated similar strength
	until her final days; determined to be present at the marriage of
	her son David, she persevered and saw that wish fulfilled when the
	ceremony took place at her bedside just hours before her passing;
	and
	WHEREAS, While the life of Marilyn Shoemaker ended far too
	soon, she will always be remembered with great admiration and
	affection by all who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Marilyn Stiles
	Shoemaker and extend sincere condolences to her loved ones: to her
	husband, Bill Shoemaker; to her children, Brook Hampton, David
	Hampton and his wife, Crystal, Amanda Shoemaker, and Shawn
	Shoemaker and his wife, Kyndal; to her grandchildren, Dayson and
	Denton Williams; to her sister, Jackie Williams; to her brother,
	Mark Stiles, and his wife, Cheryl; and to her many other friends,
	relatives, and former students; 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 Marilyn
	Stiles Shoemaker.

	Schwertner

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 1587 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on May 12, 2011.

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	Chief Clerk of the House