By Lewis of Orange H.R. No. 14 75R2393 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Rosemary Aaron Slaton on May 1-2 4, 1996, at the age of 52, brought a profound loss to the family 1-3 and many friends of this esteemed individual; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native Texan and a longtime resident of Orange 1-5 County, Ms. Slaton worked in the Orange County Tax Office for more 1-6 than 31 years before being appointed to the position of tax 1-7 assessor in 1993; and 1-8 WHEREAS, In that capacity, Ms. Slaton earned the respect and 1-9 admiration of her coworkers while maintaining a positive rapport 1-10 with the taxpayers she served; known for her dedication, 1-11 professionalism, and integrity, this distinguished woman will long 1-12 be remembered for her warm smile and caring demeanor, and her 1-13 absence will be keenly felt by all her colleagues; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Throughout her lifetime, Ms. Slaton drew strength 1-15 from her faith and her family; a loving wife and mother, she was 1-16 also an active member of the Second Baptist Church in Bridge City, 1-17 and she served that congregation well as a member of the Sanctuary 1-18 Choir and Women on Missions; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Both as a public servant and as a private citizen, 1-20 Rosemary Slaton devoted much of her life to serving the people of 1-21 Orange County, and it is indeed appropriate that the members of 1-22 this chamber take time today to honor her for her many exceptional 1-23 contributions; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Rosemary Aaron Slaton 2-2 and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her 2-3 husband, B. D. Slaton, Jr.; to her daughter, Hollie Dee Ann Slaton; 2-4 to her brothers, Larry Aaron, James R. Aaron, Roy Aaron, Danny 2-5 Aaron, and Howard Aaron; to her sisters, Peggy Hudson, Sandra 2-6 Thornton, and Lucy Deming; and to all the relatives and friends of 2-7 this beloved woman; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-10 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-11 Rosemary Aaron Slaton.