H.R. No. 2206

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and enthusiasm has come to an end with the passing of Judy Letitia Bales of Waco on April 18, 2011, at the age of 83; and

WHEREAS, Judy Bales was born on January 21, 1928, and she learned the virtue of hard work and determination early in life, working as a soda fountain clerk at the age of 12 and then being employed in an aircraft factory during World War II; she went on to become the accountant and manager for a family medical practice and the owner of a marketing and printing company; and

WHEREAS, After retirement, Mrs. Bales converted her passion for playing bridge into a profession, and as the owner of a bridge club, she forged many friendships with the club's members; she participated in games until only a short time before her death; and

WHEREAS, Widowed twice, Mrs. Bales found great comfort in the love and support of her son, Daniel, and in her "daughter," Marlena; and

WHEREAS, Judy Bales embraced life wholeheartedly, treasuring the time she spent in the company of her family and friends, and those she leaves behind will in turn cherish their memories of this kind and caring woman; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Judy Letitia Bales and extend sincere condolences to her many loved ones, including Daniel Joe Bourne, Sr., Marlena Rae Johnson, and her grandchildren; 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 Judy Letitia Bales.

Anderson of McLennan

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2206 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House