83S10362 MGR-D

By: Callegari H.R. No. 65

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Helen Butts Tipps, who passed away on June 4, 2013, at the age of 82; and

WHEREAS, A native of San Augustine, Helen Butts was born to Bryan and Leola Butts on January 9, 1931; she attended The Hockaday School in Dallas and went on to earn a degree in Texas history from Southern Methodist University, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta; she lived in Houston for many years before moving to Austin in 2000 to be close to family; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Tipps took great pride in her three children, Helen, Clark, and Mary, her three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Will, and Maggie, and her three great-granddaughters, Elise, Katherine, and Anna; she was also devoted to her dog, Ginger; in addition, Mrs. Tipps was a lifelong member of the Junior League, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas; and

WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Helen Butts Tipps will remember how she touched their lives with her kind and caring ways, and she will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Helen Butts Tipps and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her children, Helen Tipps Watkins and her husband, Sandy, Clark Tipps, and Mary Tipps; to her grandchildren, Elizabeth Watkins Garrett and her husband, Jacob, Will Watkins, and Maggie Watkins; to her great-grandchildren, Elise, Katherine, and Anna Garrett; to her sister, Sue Butts McEachern, and her husband, Ray Neal; 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 Helen Butts Tipps.