Bill Text: TX HR2161 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 2161

Bill Title: In memory of Etta Crockett of Houston.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-30 - Reported enrolled [HR2161 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR2161-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 2161



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The city of Houston lost a beloved civic leader and
	educator with the passing of Etta Crockett on May 7, 2023, at the
	age of 68; and
	WHEREAS, The daughter of Willie and Ince Crockett, Etta
	Crockett was born on July 6, 1954, and she grew up in Houston's
	Acres Homes neighborhood; following her graduation from George
	Washington Carver High School in 1972, she attended Prairie View
	A&M University and went on to enjoy a rewarding career as a teacher
	before retiring from the Aldine Independent School District; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply engaged in the community, Ms. Crockett was a
	lifelong supporter of the Democratic Party and served as Harris
	County Precinct 109 chair; moreover, she worked on numerous
	political campaigns through the years, helping to elect many of the
	city's most prominent office holders at the local, state, and
	national levels; she also contributed greatly to a number of
	initiatives designed to enhance the quality of life of her fellow
	citizens, and on March 29, 2023, she was recognized by the City of
	Houston for her many years of tireless support and loyal service;
	and
	WHEREAS, Although Etta Crockett's death has brought great
	sorrow to those who loved her, her life was an inspiring example of
	the good that one person can accomplish, and her legacy will be a
	continuing source of inspiration in the years ahead; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Etta Crockett and
	extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her
	sisters, Delores Long and Ella Crockett; to her brothers, Carl
	Crockett and Maurice Crockett; to her niece, Sherita Taylor; to her
	loving companion, R. C. Jones; 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 Etta
	Crockett.

	Dutton

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 2161 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House