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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close |
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with the passing of Pamela M. Phelps of Center on June 8, 2017, at |
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the age of 61; and |
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WHEREAS, The only daughter of Harvey and Mary Sutton, the |
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former Pam Sutton was born in Galveston County, where she grew up |
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with the companionship of her brothers, Richard and Russell; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1975 she wed Jerry Phelps, with whom she shared a |
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rewarding marriage that spanned four decades; the couple became the |
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proud parents of two children, Valerie and Nathan, and with the |
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passing years, Mrs. Phelps had the privilege of seeing her family |
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grow to include four grandchildren, Maggie, Mollie Kate, Kiptyn, |
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and Baylin; and |
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WHEREAS, Shortly after their wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Phelps |
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moved to Center and formed a circle of close friends; Mrs. Phelps |
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was active in her community, serving as executive director of the |
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Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and in leadership roles with the |
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Beta Sigma Phi sorority, and with her congregation at First United |
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Methodist Church; she also held a realtor's license and worked with |
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Town and Country Real Estate; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Phelps was a skilled cook and a gracious host, |
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and she enjoyed entertaining guests whether at home or on the |
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Bolivar Peninsula, where her family vacationed every summer; and |
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WHEREAS, A natural caretaker and a devoted friend to many, |
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Pam Phelps brightened the world for all who knew her, and they will |
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forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory |
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of Pamela M. Phelps and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn |
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her passing; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Pam Phelps. |
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Paddie |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 112 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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