Bill Text: TX HR866 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Ella Ruth Maddox of Lake Kiowa.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-04-05 - Reported enrolled [HR866 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR866-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 866

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Ella Ruth Maddox of Lake Kiowa on February 3, 2017, at
the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Ray and Mary Susan Kennedy, the
former Ruth Kennedy was born in Gainesville on April 5, 1928, and
grew up with six siblings, Norma, Charles, James, Bobby, Sue, and
Pat; she married Bill Maddox and they became the parents of a
daughter, Monica, and two sons, Marcus and Michael; gentle and
nurturing yet firm, she raised her children joyfully, singing as
she performed tasks and joining in late-night board or card games;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Maddox provided steadfast support to her
husband during his career in the oil business, which took the family
to cities across the country, among them Billings, Montana, Casper,
Wyoming, Denver, Colorado, Wichita, Kansas, and Shreveport,
Louisiana; she managed the household finances with utmost frugality
during the early years and made a comfortable, welcoming home in
each new location; a marvelous cook, she introduced many friends in
northern states to Southern cooking, especially fried chicken and
buttermilk chocolate cake; and
WHEREAS, In 1981, Ruth and Bill Maddox bought a place at Lake
Kiowa that became a gathering spot for their extended family, which
grew to include six grandchildren, Emily, Riley, Cabie, Lindsay,
Michael, and Lauren, as well as six great-grandchildren, Simon,
Libby, Zoe, Jack, John, and Dillon; and
WHEREAS, A supremely talented seamstress, this capable woman
counted sewing as her favorite pastime; she also competed fiercely
at the bridge table and in the political arena, where she worked
tirelessly in behalf of her chosen candidates; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Maddox is deeply missed by all who were blessed
to share in her love and affection, and they will forever hold her
close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ella Ruth Maddox and
extend sincere condolences to her family and to all those who mourn
her passing; 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 Ella Ruth
Maddox.
Springer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 866 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 5, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House