Bill Text: TX HR2129 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: In memory of Evelyn Octavine Burns-Loftin of Galveston.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-05-21 - Reported enrolled [HR2129 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR2129-Introduced.html

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83R26698 BK-D
By: White H.R. No. 2129

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A caring and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Evelyn Octavine Burns-Loftin of Galveston on April 6,
2013, at the age of 97; and
WHEREAS, Born in Burkeville, the former Evelyn Octavine was a
graduate of Burkeville High School; she married Henry A. Burns, and
together they were longtime residents of Groves and later retired
to live in her hometown; she was employed with the Texas Company,
which became Texaco, before resigning from work to focus on raising
her children, James, Julia, and Karan; and
WHEREAS, Widowed in 1985, she had the great fortune to find
love a second time and exchanged vows with Hoy Loftin in 1987; the
couple went on to share a wealth of happy memories until his death
in 2000; and
WHEREAS, In addition to spending time with her treasured
family, including her beloved grandson, Jon, this generous Texan
counted among her pastimes crocheting afghans and baby blankets;
moreover, she delighted many with her wonderful cooking and baking,
especially her famous gumbo; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Burns-Loftin enjoyed a life that was rich in
the intangibles that matter most, and she will forever be
remembered with deep affection by all those who held her dear; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Evelyn Octavine
Burns-Loftin and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her
family: to her children, James A. Burns and Julia A. Murphy and her
husband, Jim; to her grandson, Jon Brandon Grimes; and to her other
relatives and 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 Evelyn
Octavine Burns-Loftin.