H.R. No. 2250

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Gloria St. John of Waco passed away on April 12,
	2011, at the age of 85, leaving her circle of family and friends to
	cherish their many happy memories of time spent in her company; and
	WHEREAS, Born on August 3, 1925, in Temple, to Robert and
	Zelma Russell, the former Gloria Russell grew up in Waco and
	graduated from Waco High School in 1942; she was joined in marriage
	with William St. John in 1958, and the pair shared nearly 40 years
	together before his death in 1997; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. St. John enjoyed the love and affection of
	seven children, and with the passing years, she delighted in
	welcoming 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren into her
	family; and
	WHEREAS, Retired from employment with a local equipment
	manufacturing company, she shared her faith with her fellow
	congregants at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Robinson; and
	WHEREAS, With her sweet and caring nature, Gloria St. John
	touched many lives during her time on this earth, and she will
	forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew and
	loved her; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Gloria St. John and
	extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
	children, Thomas Nichols, Bill St. John, Elizabeth Rockholt,
	Cynthia Pockrus, Melody Cline, David St. John, and Terrie St. John;
	to her sister, Roberta Walker; to her grandchildren and
	great-grandchildren; 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 Gloria St.
	John.
	Anderson of McLennan
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 2250 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011.
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	Chief Clerk of the House