Bill Text: TX HR1760 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Avery Alderman Rhodes of Nacogdoches.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-06-03 - Reported enrolled [HR1760 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR1760-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 1760 |
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WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close | ||
with the passing of Avery Alderman Rhodes of Nacogdoches on May 11, | ||
2021, at the age of 52; and | ||
WHEREAS, The daughter of B. W. Sanderson and Wayne Alderman, | ||
the former Avery Alderman was born on December 5, 1968; she grew up | ||
in Jasper and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University; in | ||
1993, she married Charles "Chuck" Rhodes Jr., and they became the | ||
parents of a daughter, Madison; the couple were eventually blessed | ||
with two grandchildren, Ashton and Annsley; and | ||
WHEREAS, Ms. Rhodes was devoted to her family, including her | ||
siblings, Neil and Ashley, her stepsister, Toni, her stepdaughter, | ||
Brook, her stepfather, Wayne Sanderson, and her stepmother, Becky | ||
Alderman; she loved having coffee with relatives and friends while | ||
reminiscing over the myriad of photos on her phone; sustained by a | ||
strong faith, she sent up prayers and offered support for anyone in | ||
need, and she could always provide the perfect scripture to comfort | ||
and inspire; and | ||
WHEREAS, For 22 years, Ms. Rhodes was employed as a | ||
pharmaceutical representative, most recently as senior executive | ||
representative for AstraZeneca; the company recognized her with the | ||
Circle of Excellence, its most prestigious award; over the course | ||
of her career, she was a mentor to numerous colleagues; | ||
additionally, she served on the Texas Diabetes Council by | ||
gubernatorial appointment; as a former resident of Angelina County, | ||
she was very involved with the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of | ||
Commerce, and she was a graduate of Leadership Lufkin; and | ||
WHEREAS, While her loss is difficult to bear, Avery Rhodes | ||
leaves behind many friends and loved ones whose lives are far richer | ||
for having known her, 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 Avery Alderman Rhodes | ||
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 Avery | ||
Rhodes. | ||
Clardy | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 1760 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2021. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||