By Driver H.R. No. 686 75R11002 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The recent passing of Greta Jackson Newman has 1-2 brought a great loss to the family and many friends of this 1-3 esteemed woman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Garland, Mrs. Newman was born 1-5 August 15, 1920, the only child of Ben C. and Mattie Laura Jackson; 1-6 she was graduated from Garland High School before furthering her 1-7 education at North Texas State University, and on September 17, 1-8 1940, she married her childhood sweetheart, Elmer Newman; and 1-9 WHEREAS, She and her husband enjoyed a long and fulfilling 1-10 marriage that grew in love and understanding with each passing day, 1-11 and their remarkable 56-year union was an inspiration to all who 1-12 knew them; and 1-13 WHEREAS, While her husband ran the family's car dealership 1-14 and volunteered his time to the school board and other worthwhile 1-15 community endeavors, Mrs. Newman continually supported him in his 1-16 efforts and worked to provide a warm and nurturing home for the 1-17 couple and their two children, Richard and Karen; in addition, she 1-18 was an active member of the First Methodist Church of Garland for 1-19 more than 40 years, and she provided fellowship and friendship to 1-20 many in that congregation; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Travel provided one of the greatest joys in 1-22 Mrs. Newman's life, and she and her husband enjoyed extended trips 1-23 throughout North America, Europe, and Australia; a highlight of 1-24 their journeys together was a trip to China shortly after the 2-1 nation reopened its doors to Western visitors, and this 2-2 once-in-a-lifetime experience provided them with many cherished 2-3 memories; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Greta Jackson Newman had a tremendous impact on the 2-5 lives of those around her, and her generosity and compassion will 2-6 not be forgotten; although her presence is gone from us now, her 2-7 unique spirit will undoubtedly live on in the hearts of all those 2-8 whose lives she touched; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Greta Jackson Newman 2-11 and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her 2-12 beloved husband, Elmer Newman; to her children, Richard Newman and 2-13 Karen Newman Matetich; to her three grandchildren, Michael 2-14 Matetich, Ashley Matetich, and Wendy Newman Santiago; to her 2-15 great-grandsons, Andrew Santiago and Michael Matetich III; and to 2-16 all the relatives and many friends of this distinguished woman; 2-17 and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-19 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-20 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-21 Greta Jackson Newman.