SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 16

In Memory

of

Mary Cole

WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Mary Sue Cole were deeply saddened by her death on December 8, 2022, at the age of 86; and

WHEREAS, Mary Cole was born to Oscar and Ella Mae Dixon on September 16, 1936, in Smith County; a 1954 graduate of Troup High School, she spent the majority of her career as an ob-gyn nurse, and she volunteered at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler in retirement; she was also an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a dedicated congregant of First Baptist Church of Mixon; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Cole enjoyed a rewarding family life with her husband, Joe Cole, and their children, Becky, Scott, Jody, John, Jeffery, and Jay, and she delighted in her role as "Mimi" to her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; in her leisure time, she took great pleasure in traveling and playing cards and 42; and

WHEREAS, Although Mary Cole is deeply missed, those who held her dear will forever remember the warmth and joy she brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Texas, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mary Sue Cole and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mary Cole.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on October 12, 2023, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate