SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 521
	In Memory
	of
	Pamela Joy Finke
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Grimes County in mourning the loss of County
	Commissioner Pamela Joy Finke, who died March 3, 2015, at the age
	of 50; and
	WHEREAS, Pam Finke was born on February 12, 1965, in
	Navasota, to Lois and Thomas Finke; she graduated in 1983 from
	Navasota High School, and she went on to earn a degree from Sam
	Houston State University; and
	WHEREAS, After college, she ran her own business and served
	as a volunteer for a number of organizations; her dedication to
	public service led her to seek elected office, and in 2002, she
	became the first woman to be elected a county commissioner in
	Grimes County when she was elected commissioner of Precinct 4; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of her distinguished 12-year
	career on the commissioners court, she was noted for her
	willingness to do whatever was necessary to help the county's
	citizens, even going so far as to become certified as a jailer so
	that she could volunteer her services when needed; she played a
	vital role in the county's response to the wildfires that
	devastated the area in 2011; and
	WHEREAS, She also remained active in her church and in a
	variety of civic and philanthropic organizations, including the
	Red Cross, the Jaycees, and the 100 Club; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and determination,
	she gave unselfishly to others, and her generous spirit, her
	commitment to public service, and her enthusiasm for living each
	day to the fullest will not be forgotten by her family and
	countless friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Pamela Joy Finke; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Pam Finke.
	Kolkhorst, Schwertner
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 8, 2015, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate