H.R. No. 468



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times, loving 
moments, and meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and 
friends of Alma Frieda Shannon of Waco, who died on January 21, 
2005, at the age of 95; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Shannon was born on October 28, 1909, in 
Wichita County; she married John L. Shannon on March 11, 1935, in 
Hannibal, Missouri, and together they shared 61 happy years before 
his passing in 1996; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, she supported her husband 
in all his endeavors and nurtured and sustained her son, 
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with loving care, insight, 
and wisdom; recognized for her enduring faith and strength of 
character, Mrs. Shannon was also known as an animal lover who had 
many cherished pets; and
	WHEREAS, This warm and gracious woman was a blessing in the 
lives of countless individuals, and although she will be dearly 
missed, her spirit will live on in the hearts of all those whose 
lives she touched; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Alma Frieda Shannon 
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her 
son, James R. "Jim" Shannon; to her former daughter-in-law, Dianne 
Shannon; to her grandchildren, John E. Shannon and his wife, Pauli, 
Terri Duncan and her husband, Davis, and Ashlee Campbell and her 
husband, Justin; to her great-grandchildren, Leah and Cory Shannon 
and Justin, Shannon, and Joshua Duncan; 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 Alma Frieda 
Shannon.

                                                                        Anderson


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 468 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on March 23, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House