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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may |
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temper the profound sadness that the death of Elizabeth Jones |
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Genovese of Woodway on March 17, 2011, brings to all who loved her; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The daughter of Mary Morris and Ollie Jones, |
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Elizabeth Jones was born in Corsicana and attended schools in |
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Mexia; she earned her bachelor's degree from Baylor College for |
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Women in Belton and later her master's degree from Columbia |
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University; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Genovese enjoyed a notable career in business |
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in New York, where she worked in public relations and personnel with |
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Standard Oil Company, Standard Brands, and International Executive |
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Service Corps; she was active in her community as a volunteer and |
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also held membership in several religious, civic, and service |
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organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Genovese enjoyed the love |
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and support of her husband, Clarence Thomas Genovese, who preceded |
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her in death; and |
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WHEREAS, Although Elizabeth Genovese is deeply missed, |
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cherished memories of time spent in her company will long endure in |
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the hearts of her family and friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Elizabeth Jones |
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Genovese and extend sincere condolences to her great-nephews, Blake |
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and Clay Merrell, and to all who mourn the death of this beloved |
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woman. |
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Anderson of McLennan |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1296 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on April 21, 2011. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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