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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Sharon Lillian McCormack of Prosper on June 20, 2022, at |
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the age of 80; and |
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WHEREAS, The former Sharon Bennett was born to Archie and |
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Lillian Bennett in Santa Monica, California, on January 21, 1942, |
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and she grew up on a farm in Vernon Center, Minnesota, with the |
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companionship of a brother, Larry; in 1963, she was joined in |
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matrimony to Clark McCormack, with whom she shared a fulfilling |
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union that spanned 58 years; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. McCormack earned a degree in home economics |
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from Mankato State University, and she went on to work as a teacher |
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in Madelia, Minnesota; she later moved with her husband to |
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Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio before settling in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, This beloved woman was the proud mother of three |
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children, Mitchell, Jill, and Kevin, and with the passing years, |
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she had the pleasure of seeing her family grow to include four |
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grandchildren, Mitch, Dylan, Bailey, and Nico; and |
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WHEREAS, Engaged in her community, Mrs. McCormack was a |
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passionate supporter of the Republican Party, and she held various |
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positions in the organization, including election judge and |
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precinct chair; she was active in the party at the local, state, and |
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national levels, and she had the honor of attending two |
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presidential inaugurations; a woman of faith, she was a valued |
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congregant of First United Methodist Church in Gainesville; and |
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WHEREAS, Although Sharon McCormack is greatly missed, |
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memories of her grace, her joyous zest for life, and her deep |
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devotion to her family remain to comfort and inspire those she |
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leaves behind; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby pay tribute to the life of Sharon Lillian McCormack and |
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extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; and, be it |
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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 Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Sharon McCormack. |