Bill Text: TX HR573 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 573 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Mary K. Macaulay of Dallas.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-03-17 - Reported enrolled [HR573 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR573-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 573



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
	death of Mary K. Macaulay of Dallas on August 3, 2014, at the age of
	93; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Oklahoma City on May 31, 1921, "Blanche"
	Macaulay attended Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio; while
	she was a student, she met her future husband, Jack Macaulay, who
	was studying engineering at St. Mary's University; and
	WHEREAS, The couple were married in 1940 in Blackwell,
	Oklahoma, and over the course of their 42 years together, they
	became the parents of two sons, Mac and Andy; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Macaulay were successful
	entrepreneurs, and after her husband's passing, Mrs. Macaulay
	dedicated herself to volunteer work; she served with the National
	Park Service in New Mexico and worked with Catholic Charities and
	Neighbor for Neighbor in Tulsa, Oklahoma; later in life, this
	remarkable woman continued her education, earning a bachelor's
	degree from the University of Oklahoma at the age of 72; and
	WHEREAS, In 2001, Mrs. Macaulay moved to Dallas, where she
	was active with her family, her church, and community groups;
	throughout her life, she remained curious about the world around
	her, and she enjoyed traveling and reading books on anthropology
	and history; she was also a devoted fan of Oklahoma Sooners
	football; and
	WHEREAS, Although Blanche Macaulay is deeply missed, she will
	forever be remembered with immeasurable love and admiration by all
	who held her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Mary K. Macaulay and
	extend sincere condolences to her sons, Mac and Andy Macaulay, 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 Mary K.
	Macaulay.

	Rinaldi

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 573 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 5, 2015.

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	Chief Clerk of the House