H.R. No. 1380



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and 
meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and friends of 
Mary Alice Province, who passed away on January 22, 2004, at the age 
of 67; and
	WHEREAS, Born on June 19, 1936, this longtime resident of 
Horizon City was a beloved educator and ably served the students of 
the Clint School District for more than three decades; whether 
working as a business teacher or as the Clint High School librarian, 
Ms. Province enriched the lives of students and teachers alike; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Province was a valued member of Holy Spirit 
Catholic Church and drew great strength and sustenance from her 
faith; and
	WHEREAS, Loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, 
Mary Alice Province was a woman of strength and kindness; although 
she is deeply missed, her memory lives on in the hearts of those 
whose lives she so richly blessed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Mary Alice 
Province and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: 
to her children, Paul R. Province and his wife, Pat, Lieutenant 
Colonel Evelyn Anne Rockwell and her husband, Dave, and Glenda L. 
Albertson and her husband, Dan; to her grandsons, Paul Province III 
and Alex Rockwell; to her great-grandson, Zachary Province; and to 
all who mourn the passing of this much-loved 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 Mary Alice 
Province.

                                                                     Quintanilla


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1380 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 25, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House