Bill Text: TX HR510 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Melode Seremet of Midlothian.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-04-12 - Reported enrolled [HR510 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR510-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 510

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life dedicated to helping others
has drawn to a close with the death of Melode Seremet, the founder
of the Paws for Reflection therapeutic ranch in Midlothian, on
February 14, 2021, at the age of 62; and
WHEREAS, Melode Seremet was born in Winchester, Virginia, on
December 26, 1958, and she moved with her parents to Mississippi and
Florida; she began her career as an IT analyst for a hospital in
Stuart, Florida, and later worked in nursing administration; and
WHEREAS, In 1993, Ms. Seremet moved to Texas, where she
became involved in community affairs, serving as a board member of
her local library, as activity director for the chamber of
commerce, as a volunteer for the school district, and as the
director of several nonprofit organizations; she also returned to
school and studied to become a licensed veterinary technician; and
WHEREAS, Inspired by a dream, Ms. Seremet founded the
nonprofit Paws for Reflection Ranch in 2007; the 15-acre
animal-assisted activity and therapy facility offers individuals
and families the opportunity to work with licensed professional
therapists and therapy animals; clients include children with
special needs, veterans dealing with PTSD, and people suffering
from anxiety, depression, and other disorders; the therapy animals
include horses, goats, rabbits, and miniature pot-bellied pigs;
until her death, Ms. Seremet managed the ranch's day-to-day
operations, overseeing the care of the animals, greeting new
guests, and raising funds and developing community partnerships;
and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Seremet enjoyed the love
and support of her husband, Stan, with whom she shared 34 years, and
she took great pride in their daughter, Mandy; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a compassionate heart and a spirit of
innovation, Melode Seremet created a unique organization that has
helped thousands of people in need, and she leaves behind a legacy
of kindness and concern for others that will continue to inspire all
those who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Melode Seremet and
extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, Stan Seremet; to her daughter, Mandy Davis, and her
husband, Bryce; to her granddaughter, Chloe Davis; 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 Melode
Seremet.
Ellzey
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 510 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 9, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House