H.R. No. 183
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Marjorie H. Avant of Austin, former journal clerk of
  the Texas House of Representatives, passed away on November 18,
  2011, at the age of 87; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Sacramento on April 10, 1924, to Ruth and Guy
  Holcomb, the former Marjorie Holcomb may have been a native of
  California, but she was a Texan at heart; her family moved to the
  Lone Star State when she was a young child, and she grew up in Austin
  and graduated from Austin High School; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Avant went on to work for the Texas Legislature
  following her graduation; she served the citizens of her adopted
  state with dedication during a notable career that spanned more
  than 30 years, and she retired as journal clerk of the House of
  Representatives in 1987; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Avant also met her husband, former state
  representative Robert Avant, Sr., while working with the House, and
  through the years, the couple were blessed with two sons, Robert
  Avant, Jr., and David Avant; and
         WHEREAS, Active in her community of faith, Mrs. Avant was a
  member of First Baptist Church of Austin, where she served her
  congregation as a deacon and member of the history committee; and
         WHEREAS, Marjorie Avant built a life that was rich in family,
  friends, and accomplishments, and her legacy lives on in the hearts
  of the many people whose lives she touched; 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
  Marjorie H. Avant and extend deepest sympathy to her sons, Robert
  Avant, Jr., and his wife, Sharon, and David Avant, 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 Marjorie H.
  Avant.
 
  Thompson of Harris
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 183 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on June 25, 2013.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House