By Driver                                              H.R. No. 686

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                                 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.