By Rusling H.R. No. 385 74R7891 PAN-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, A distinguished Texan, Sue Mood McMichael, is with 1-2 us in the gallery today in conjunction with her first trip to the 1-3 State Capitol since its historic restoration, and it gives the 1-4 members of this chamber great pleasure to recognize this remarkable 1-5 woman at this time; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Born October 20, 1901, with notable Texas lineage, 1-7 she is the granddaughter of Frances Asbury Mood, the founder and 1-8 first president of Southwestern University in Georgetown; 1-9 Mrs. McMichael attended that eminent institution herself and, 1-10 during her tenure as an undergraduate, was a two-term president of 1-11 Delta Delta Delta sorority and voted Queen of the May; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mrs. McMichael was graduated from the university 1-13 with a degree in English in 1923 and later continued her education 1-14 as a graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin (UT), 1-15 which awarded her a master's degree in 1931; and 1-16 WHEREAS, She taught high school English for a number of years 1-17 in Corpus Christi until her marriage to William A. McMichael in 1-18 Dallas in 1936, with whom she would share an exceptionally happy 1-19 and rewarding marriage that would span more than five decades until 1-20 his passing in 1992; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Throughout her full and generous life, 1-22 Mrs. McMichael has always been true to her convictions and her 1-23 commitment to making a difference in the lives of others has had a 1-24 profound impact on the lives of countless fellow Texans; and 2-1 WHEREAS, In the 1950s, this dedicated community leader served 2-2 on the Child and Family Services Board, in which capacity she 2-3 worked diligently to earn social workers the recognition they so 2-4 richly deserved; and 2-5 WHEREAS, For more than three decades now, she has been an 2-6 active member of PEO, a philanthropic and educational organization 2-7 for women, and continues to attend its meetings today at the age of 2-8 93; she also has long given generously of her time as an active 2-9 member of the University United Methodist Church and the United 2-10 Methodist Women's Group; and 2-11 WHEREAS, A champion of education through the years, 2-12 Mrs. McMichael, together with her husband, established two 2-13 endowment funds at Southwestern University, which designated 2-14 Mrs. McMichael an honorary citizen of Georgetown at her 70th 2-15 college reunion in 1993; diehard Longhorn fans as well, the couple 2-16 held season tickets for the institution's basketball, football, and 2-17 baseball seasons and Hogg Auditorium Lecture Series for 40 years, 2-18 and their support of that fine school is evident on a brick that 2-19 bears their name at the UT Ex-Students Association; and 2-20 WHEREAS, Since 1980, Mrs. McMichael has been a resident of 2-21 Westminster Manor, where she is a beloved member of the community; 2-22 an adored aunt and cousin to many, she is cherished by all who know 2-23 her for her wisdom, kindness, and compassion, and it is a privilege 2-24 to commend her on the occasion of her visit to the State Capitol; 2-25 now, therefore, be it 2-26 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-27 Legislature hereby honor Sue Mood McMichael for the many 3-1 significant contributions she has made to the betterment of her 3-2 community and state and extend warmest best wishes to her for 3-3 continued good fortune and happiness; and, be it further 3-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-5 prepared for Mrs. McMichael as an expression of high regard by the 3-6 Texas House of Representatives.