SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 140
In Memory
of
Margaret Phillips Pakis
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Waco in mourning the loss of Margaret Phillips Pakis,
who died December 25, 2003, at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Phillips was born in Oklahoma City on
January 2, 1932, and grew up in Hot Springs, Arkansas; she
attended Texas Christian University for two years and graduated
from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1955; and
WHEREAS, She married William R. "Bill" Pakis on November 5, 1955,
and two years later, the couple moved to Waco; and
WHEREAS, Margaret enjoyed her life with her family and
pursued her many interests, such as reading, painting, and
traveling; a devout Christian, she was a member of Saint Alban's
Episcopal Church; and
WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity,
Mrs. Pakis gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom,
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who
knew her; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Pakis lived her life to the fullest and
was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by her family and
many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Margaret Phillips Pakis:
her husband, William R. Pakis; her daughters and sons-in-law,
Mary Katherine and Dean Tetirick, Laura and Michael O'Brien,
and Alison and Boyd Naylor; her son and daughter-in-law,
David and Kovianca Pakis; her brother and sister-in-law,
James and Peggy Phillips; and her 10 grandchildren; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate,
and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
Margaret Pakis.
Averitt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 12, 2004, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate