Bill Text: TX HR2080 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Patsy Ruth Willingham Phillips Alexius.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-15 - Reported enrolled [HR2080 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR2080-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2080

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Patsy Ruth Willingham Phillips Alexius on August 31,
2016, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Lawrence and Elizabeth Willingham,
the former Patsy Willingham was born in Overton on August 8, 1941;
she earned both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in
education at Stephen F. Austin State University and served as a
teacher and counselor in public schools in Galena Park, Archer
City, Windthorst, and Austin; immensely dedicated to her students,
she made a positive difference in countless young lives, and she was
a caring mentor to many colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Alexius was committed to the advancement of her
profession; she served as an officer in the Texas School Counselors
Association, and she advocated successfully for the passage of
Licensed Professional Counselor legislation; in recognition of her
contributions, she was awarded License Number 2, and she received
numerous accolades for her work on behalf of her profession; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to her family, Mrs. Alexius took great pride
in her children, Beth Phillips Noles and State Representative Larry
Phillips; through the years, she rejoiced in becoming "MeMaw" to
Sidney, Henry, and Meribeth Phillips, Cole Maupin, and Alexus and
Spencer Davis, and she loved taking her grandchildren on trips and
hearing about their daily activities; Mrs. Alexius and her husband,
Robert Alexius, shared a rewarding relationship of 36 years, and
they especially enjoyed camping, taking cruises, and traveling to
music festivals; and
WHEREAS, Possessed of a kind, compassionate nature and an
intrepid spirit, Patsy Alexius brightened the world for all who
knew her, and they will forever hold her close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Patsy Ruth
Willingham Phillips Alexius and extend deep sympathy to her
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 Patsy
Alexius.
Israel
Straus Goldman Oliverson
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
Alvarado Gooden Parker
Anchia Guerra Paul
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
Bailes Herrero Price
Bell Hinojosa Raney
Bernal Holland Raymond
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
Bohac Hunter Roberts
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
Burrows Kacal Sanford
Button Keough Schaefer
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
Canales King of Parker Schubert
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
Clardy Klick Sheffield
Coleman Koop Shine
Collier Krause Simmons
Cook Kuempel Smithee
Cortez Lambert Springer
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
Craddick Lang Stickland
Cyrier Larson Stucky
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
Darby Leach Thierry
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
Deshotel Martinez Turner
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
Elkins Miller Villalba
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
Fallon Moody Walle
Farrar Morrison White
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
Frank Murphy Workman
Frullo Murr Wray
Geren Neave Wu
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2080 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on May 12, 2017.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House