Bill Text: TX HR2026 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Palestine City Council member Vickey Lynn Chivers.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-26 - Reported enrolled [HR2026 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR2026-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 2026 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The citizens of Palestine lost an esteemed community | ||
| leader with the passing of city council member Vickey Lynn Chivers | ||
| on March 21, 2023, at the age of 67; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Born on June 26, 1955, Vickey Chivers was a lifelong | ||
| resident of Palestine; a graduate of Palestine High School, she | ||
| earned two associate's degrees from Trinity Valley Junior College | ||
| and a business administration degree from DeVry University; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In her professional career, Mrs. Chivers worked for | ||
| the Palestine Regional Medical Center, the Palestine school system, | ||
| and the City of Palestine; she retired from the U.S. Postal Service; | ||
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| WHEREAS, Mrs. Chivers was in her 21st year on the Palestine | ||
| City Council at the time of her death; she represented District 3 | ||
| while serving as mayor pro tempore on the council; known for her | ||
| level-headed, thoughtful, and hands-on approach, she fielded phone | ||
| calls from residents, and once, following a storm, she drove | ||
| through neighborhoods, searching for downed lines and reporting | ||
| power outages; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Widely respected, Mrs. Chivers was actively | ||
| involved with the NAACP, and she also served on the boards of the | ||
| National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, the Texas | ||
| Association of Black City Council Members, the National League of | ||
| Cities, and the Texas Municipal League; she also lent her support to | ||
| Sisters United, Friends of the Library, Champions for Children, | ||
| Family Outreach, and the Birth Foundation; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A pillar of the Palestine community, Vickey Chivers | ||
| gave generously of her time and talents in behalf of her fellow | ||
| citizens, and she leaves behind a legacy that will resonate for many | ||
| years to come; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Vickey Lynn Chivers | ||
| and extend deepest condolences to all 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 Vickey | ||
| Chivers. | ||
| Harris of Anderson | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 2026 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
| rising vote of the House on May 25, 2023. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
