78R8154 MW-D

By:  Hilderbran                                                   H.R. No. 430



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Dixie E. McConnell of Kerrville on 
July 12, 2002, at the age of 78, deeply saddened the family and 
friends of this esteemed lady; and
	WHEREAS, Born on December 9, 1923, in San Antonio, Ms. 
McConnell graduated from Texas Woman's University in Denton and 
taught school for more than 30 years, mostly in Edinburg; and
	WHEREAS, After retirement, Ms. McConnell continued making 
contributions to her profession through the Hill Country Retired 
Teachers Association; she served as its program chairman and as a 
delegate to several statewide conventions; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. McConnell was a 20-year resident of Kerr County; 
she was active in the Republican Party for two decades, 
participated in the Habitat for Humanity-Kerr County program, and 
belonged to the Ingram Garden Club; and
	WHEREAS, A member of Hunt United Methodist Church, Ms. 
McConnell was involved in Church Women United, and the positive 
influence she had on the lives of her fellow citizens cannot be 
measured; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. McConnell will be remembered for the difference 
she made in the world as an educator, an activist, and a friend; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dixie E. McConnell and 
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her 
daughters, Karen "Kam" McFaul and Kathleen "Kem" McConnell; to her 
sisters, Jan Cannon and Carol Pope; to her nieces and nephews; and 
to her other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dixie E. 
McConnell.