79R6491 JNC-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 653


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 Maxine Haislip of Terlingua, who passed away on January 20, 2005; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Haislip dedicated much of her life to meeting the needs of others; a supporter of the Big Bend Episcopal Mission's Otra Vez Thrift Store, she helped to raise funds to provide for the less fortunate and was committed to making quality clothing available to all; and WHEREAS, This notable Texan also lent her time and talents to the Big Bend Youth Club, serving on the club's board of directors and working tirelessly to ensure its success; and WHEREAS, Maxine Haislip was a woman of rare compassion and strength; although she will be greatly missed by all who knew her, her memory surely lives on in the hearts of the many people whose lives she touched; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby honor the life of Maxine Haislip and extend deepest sympathy to her husband, Cliff, and to all those who mourn the loss of this beloved woman; 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 Maxine Haislip.