Bill Text: TX HR487 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Camille Ann Garey of Georgetown.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-20 - Reported enrolled [HR487 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR487-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 487

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The citizens of Georgetown lost one of their most
admired community leaders with the passing of Camille Ann Garey on
November 9, 2012, at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, Born in Austin on August 9, 1941, the former Cammy
Blackmore was the daughter of Roland and Velma Blackmore; she led
the varsity cheerleading squad at Georgetown High School and was
involved in the school's theater program and in Girl Scouts; in
1958, she was crowned "Miss Williamson County"; and
WHEREAS, After graduating, she went on to attend The
University of Texas at Austin and The University of Texas Medical
Branch at Galveston, where she earned a degree in physical therapy;
later in her life, she continued her studies at Kaiser Permanente
Hayward Medical Center and completed a degree in advanced
orthopedic physical therapy; she enjoyed a highly successful
career, and from 1980 to 1986, she was the owner and senior
therapist at her own practice, Southwest Austin Physical Therapy
Clinic; and
WHEREAS, On New Year's Day in 1983, she exchanged vows with
Jack Garey, and they went on to enjoy three rewarding decades
together; they shared an interest in cattle breeding, and Ms. Garey
became the first female president of the Texas Brangus Breeders
Association; well-known philanthropists, Mr. and Ms. Garey donated
$12 million to Southwestern University to fund scholarships for
students in need, and they also pledged their 525-acre ranch to the
city for use as a public park; in recognition of their contributions
to the betterment of the community, the couple received the Jesse
"Buz" Sawyer Award for Philanthropy from the Georgetown Chamber of
Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Garey further distinguished herself as
executive chair of the boards of the Chisholm Trail Community
Foundation, the Georgetown Women's Club, and the Georgetown
Healthcare System Auxiliary; moreover, she was a trustee for
Southwestern University and a member of the Georgetown Community
Clinic Foundation board; among her many accolades was her receipt
of the Woman of Distinction Award from the Girl Scouts of Central
Texas in honor of her outstanding record of service; and
WHEREAS, While Ms. Garey was committed to her community, her
greatest joy in life was spending time with her family; she
treasured her two daughters and four grandchildren and cheered them
on at all their extracurricular activities; she also shared with
her grandchildren her passion for travel by treating each to
one-on-one trips; and
WHEREAS, Although Cammy Garey will be deeply missed, memories
of her compassion, her remarkable generosity, and her vibrant
spirit will remain an enduring source of inspiration for all who
were blessed to share in the richness of her life; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Camille Ann Garey
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, Jack Garey; to her daughters, Jill Porter Conant and her
husband, Jon, and Laura Porter Hall and her husband, Thomas; to her
stepson, Glen Garey; to her grandchildren, Christopher, Ryan, and
Will Conant and Catriana Hall; to her siblings, Shirley Blackmore
Smith, Peggy Blackmore Tombs, and James Blackmore; and to her other
relatives and many 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 Camille Ann
Garey.
Farney
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
Alonzo Gooden Otto
Alvarado Guerra Paddie
Anchia Guillen Parker
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
Ashby Harless Perez
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
Bohac Herrero Pickett
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
Branch Huberty Raney
Burkett Hughes Ratliff
Burnam Hunter Raymond
Button Isaac Reynolds
Callegari Johnson Riddle
Canales Kacal Ritter
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
Clardy King of Parker Rose
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
Creighton Krause Simmons
Crownover Kuempel Simpson
Dale Larson Smith
Darby Laubenberg Smithee
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
Deshotel Longoria Strama
Dukes Lozano Taylor
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
Elkins Martinez Toth
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
Farrar Miles Villalba
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
Frank Moody Walle
Frullo Morrison White
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
Giddings Murphy Wu
Goldman Naishtat Zedler
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 487 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on February 19, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House