H.R. No. 92

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Merilyn Kathleen Hartnett Deane of Kingwood passed
	away on June 20, 2013, at the age of 69, leaving her wide circle of
	family and friends to cherish their many happy memories of time
	spent in her company; and
	WHEREAS, Born to Margaret and Bud Hartnett on January 19,
	1944, in Buffalo, New York, the former Merilyn Hartnett grew up in a
	family of sports enthusiasts, with her father the founder of the
	town's original amateur hockey league and her grandfather a
	renowned sportscaster; she proved herself equal to their
	expectations, participating in the 1955 Junior Olympics ice skating
	competition and distinguishing herself as a softball player in
	grade school; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Deane went on to graduate with honors from the
	nursing school at Sisters of Charity Hospital, where she was voted
	outstanding student nurse; she worked for the Buffalo Red Cross for
	over a decade, helping to bring in a record number of blood
	donations, and after relocating to the Houston metropolitan area
	and joining Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, she assisted in
	the care of more than 10,000 mothers and infants as a prenatal nurse
	for 35 years; in retirement, she continued to be recognized by
	former patients, who were eager to express their gratitude for the
	kindness and expert care that she had provided; and
	WHEREAS, She retained a lifelong loyalty to her hometown
	teams, the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, and was known to brave
	blizzards to ensure they emerged victorious; her passion for sports
	may have even played a part in her finding true love; her future
	husband, Ron Deane, got her attention when he approached her on
	crutches and introduced himself as an injured Bills player; while
	this turned out to be a ruse, she was nevertheless smitten, and the
	pair went on to share a rewarding marriage of nearly five decades;
	their date nights were an eclectic mix of country western
	two-stepping and ballroom dancing, and they would often improvise
	their own moves; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of devout faith and a founding member of
	St. Martha Catholic Church in Kingwood, Mrs. Deane served as a
	religious instructor and, alongside her husband, taught
	pre-marriage classes; in addition, she was a self-taught pianist
	and enjoyed reciting poetry and attending the symphony; she took
	tremendous pride in her Irish heritage and earned lifetime
	achievement awards from the Houston Irish and Erin Go Bragh
	societies for hosting wonderful St. Patrick's Day celebrations; and
	WHEREAS, Above all, Mrs. Deane treasured her role as
	matriarch to her close-knit family, including her four children,
	Michael, Kathleen, Mary Elizabeth, and Sheila, and her three
	grandchildren, for whom she served as head cheerleader; and
	WHEREAS, Merilyn Deane truly loved people, treating
	strangers as soon-to-be friends and continuously seeking ways to
	improve the lives of those around her; although she will be deeply
	missed, she leaves behind a legacy that will continue to resonate in
	the hearts of all those who shared in the blessing of her life; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Merilyn Kathleen Hartnett Deane and extend sincere sympathy to
	the members of her family: to her husband, Ron; to her children,
	Michael and his wife, Andi, Kathleen and her husband, Todd, Mary
	Elizabeth and her boyfriend, Luis, and Sheila and her husband,
	John; to her grandchildren, Megan, John Michael, and Luke; and to
	her other relatives and many 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 Merilyn
	Deane.
	Huberty
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 92 was unanimously adopted by a rising
	vote of the House on July 25, 2013.
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	Chief Clerk of the House