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78R18125 JNC-D
By: Wong H.R. No. 1504
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The death of Linda Halliday Mafrige on May 20, 2003,
at the age of 63, has brought a great loss to the many friends and
relatives of this beloved woman; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mafrige was born in Washington Court House,
Ohio, to proud parents Carroll and Louise Halliday; after
graduating from Washington High School, where she was a majorette
and played in the school band, she attended Stephens College and
later graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in home
economics; and
WHEREAS, Known and admired for her outstanding culinary
skills, Mrs. Mafrige was also a charming hostess who helped to make
every get-together, from tailgate parties to black tie affairs, a
memorable event; while working at Houston Natural Gas, she authored
the first cookbook for gas grills, and during her lifetime she was
honored with the prestigious Betty Lamp Award as Home Economist of
the Year in Harris County; and
WHEREAS, Together with her husband, Ron, Mrs. Mafrige made
significant and lasting contributions to generations of young
Texans by helping to establish numerous endowments and scholarships
for students of Texas universities; her commitment to Sam Houston
State University is evidenced by the Ron and Linda Mafrige
Auditorium, which was named in honor of this generous couple; and
WHEREAS, Actively committed to improving the quality of life
of those throughout her community, Mrs. Mafrige enjoyed supporting
the 100 Club, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Chapelwood United
Methodist Church, and the Wednesday Charity Club, among other
organizations; and
WHEREAS, A woman of many diverse interests, Mrs. Mafrige took
pleasure in reading, gardening, snow skiing, tennis, and golf, and
she achieved the golfer's dream of making a hole-in-one; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mafrige was a cherished wife and mother who
devoted herself to her family, friends, and community; with her
gracious spirit, quick wit, sparkling blue eyes, and knowing wink,
this gracious woman touched the lives of many people, and though her
presence will be deeply missed, her memory will continue to warm and
light the hearts of all who were privileged to know her; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Linda Halliday
Mafrige and extend sincere sympathy to her family: to her husband,
Ron Mafrige; to her son, Rocky Mafrige and his wife, Joe'l; to her
brother, John Halliday; and to her many other relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Linda
Halliday Mafrige.