H.R. No. 2227

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the death of Marion Herring of Waco on April 26, 2011, at the age of 85; and

WHEREAS, The former Marion Koerth was born in Falls County on September 2, 1925, to Willie and Ara Koerth; she was joined in matrimony to Roy Lee Herring on November 24, 1948, and they enjoyed a rewarding marriage until his passing; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Herring worked as a homemaker throughout her life; she was blessed with a daughter, Karen, as well as two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; devoted to her faith, she was a valued member of Grace Temple Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, Marion Herring lived a caring and purposeful life, and she will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who held her close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Marion Herring and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Frank Quinn; to her grandchildren, Angela Gross and her husband, Andrew, and Tim Taylor and his wife, Laura; to her great-grandchildren, Audrey Gross, Aaron Gross, Zadie Taylor, and Zyndi Taylor; to her brothers, Gary Koerth and his wife, Ann, Mike Koerth, and L. D. Koerth; to her sisters, Rosemary Clemmons and her husband, Guy, and Patsy Ostrom and her husband, Don; and to her other relatives and 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 Marion Herring.

Anderson of McLennan

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2227 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House