H.R. No. 867
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Marie Louise Shepperd on August 31,
1-2 1994, at the age of 83, has brought a great loss to the many
1-3 friends and relatives of this lovely woman; and
1-4 WHEREAS, Mrs. Shepperd was born August 14, 1911, in Colorado
1-5 City, Texas, and she wed J. W. Shepperd on June 16, 1930; the happy
1-6 couple enjoyed a deeply fulfilling 44-year union that lasted until
1-7 Mr. Shepperd's passing in 1974; and
1-8 WHEREAS, They settled in Alpine during the early years of
1-9 their marriage and were industrious and esteemed members of that
1-10 community, operating their popular jewelry store there for more
1-11 than 40 years; and
1-12 WHEREAS, A charming and gracious lady, Mrs. Shepperd also
1-13 enjoyed the many close friendships she had formed as an active
1-14 member of the Eastern Star; and
1-15 WHEREAS, This exceptional lady touched the lives of many
1-16 people during her lifetime, and though her presence will be deeply
1-17 missed, her memory will endure in the hearts and minds of all those
1-18 who came to know and love her; now, therefore, be it
1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
1-20 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Marie Louise Shepperd
1-21 and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
1-22 daughter, Marcella Shepperd Newberger; to her son, J. W. "Ticky"
1-23 Shepperd; to her grandchildren, Jill Shepperd and Wesley Shepperd;
1-24 to her sister-in-law, Lucille Henderson; to her nephew, John Riggs
2-1 Shepperd; and to her many other friends and relatives; and, be it
2-2 further
2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-4 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas
2-5 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
2-6 Marie Louise Shepperd.