SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 346
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Melissa Susan Mitchell-Manning
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Melissa Susan
  Mitchell-Manning, who died on January 29, 2011, at the age of 55;
  and
         WHEREAS, Melissa was born September 30, 1955, in Columbus,
  Ohio, to Vincent and Loretta Hickey; she grew up in Chicago,
  Illinois, and graduated from Wissahickon Senior High School in
  Pennsylvania; and
         WHEREAS, In the early 1980s, she moved to Texas, where she
  raised her five children and later spent time with her
  grandchildren; she coached soccer, basketball, and Little League
  and served as a parent-teacher association president for two
  terms in Houston; and
         WHEREAS, Melissa enjoyed traveling with her beloved
  husband, Robert Manning, and shopping, cooking, and baking; she
  was dedicated to her work as a homemaker and to her career with
  First American Title; and
         WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, Melissa was respected in the
  community for her many accomplishments, and her courage during
  the course of her illness was an inspiration to others; and
         WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity,
  she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom,
  warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who
  knew her; and
         WHEREAS, Melissa was a devoted wife, mother, and
  grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be
  treasured forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Melissa Susan Mitchell-Manning: her husband, Robert
  Manning; her sister, Anne Grzanka; and her five children and two
  grandsons; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy
  from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
  day, it do so in memory of Melissa Mitchell-Manning.
  Huffman
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 22, 2011,
    by a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate