Bill Text: TX HR365 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 365 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Ruby Lee O'Neal Greene.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-02-09 - Reported enrolled [HR365 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR365-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 365



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
	passing of Ruby Lee O'Neal Greene on February 3, 2017, at the age of
	90; and
	WHEREAS, The daughter of Henry and Dovie O'Neal, the former
	Ruby O'Neal was born on November 1, 1926, in the town of Eloise in
	Falls County; one of 12 children, she grew up in Antioch and met her
	future husband, Shellie Tom Greene, while in school; the couple
	married in 1946 and became the parents of two sons, Vincent and
	Shellie, and four daughters, Dorothy, Dovie, Henretta, and Marilyn;
	while raising her family in Odessa, Mrs. Greene encouraged a love
	of learning, and they all graduated from college and went on to
	professional careers; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Greene adored children and demonstrated an
	exceptional commitment to early education; she taught many little
	ones in her home and at First Baptist Church Day Care and Odessa
	College Day Care; kind, caring, and always willing to help, she
	enjoyed cooking for others, and her kitchen was a most welcoming
	place; she could be counted on for wise, unstinting advice as well
	as a tasty meal, and she was also admired for the elegance of her
	attire, which included stiletto heels and stylish hats; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, Mrs. Greene was a valued
	member of St. James Baptist Church and served as a deaconess and as
	a member of the Missionary Circle and choir; she later joined
	Concord Baptist Church while living in Dallas; and
	WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Ruby Greene
	will remember her warmth, strength of character, and compassion,
	and she will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ruby Lee O'Neal Greene
	and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
	children, Dorothy Jackson and her husband, David, Shellie Tom
	Greene Jr. and his wife, Flora, Dovie Jackson and her husband,
	Isaac, Henretta Holmes and her husband, Jerry, and Marilyn Clark;
	to her siblings, Velma Sanders, Johnny O'Neal, and Hazel Harden; to
	her grandchildren, David, Danese, Tracy, Jerretta, Jerret, Kellee,
	Michael, Ranthony, and Vincent; to her 12 great-grandchildren; 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 Ruby
	Greene.

	Davis of Dallas

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 365 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on February 9, 2017.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House