SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 65

In Memory

of

Winnette Vinyard Wimberly

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Clear Lake City in mourning the loss of Dr. Winnette Vinyard Wimberly, who died July 10, 2013, at the age of 78; and

WHEREAS, Winnette Vinyard was born on August 31, 1934, in the community of Gander Slough, Texas; she grew up in Prairie Lea, where she had recently refurbished her childhood home and where she lived until moving back to Clear Lake City due to her illness; and

WHEREAS, While her four children were still young, she decided to fulfill her longtime ambition to become a pediatrician; she attended Texas Woman's University and Rice University and was one of the first women to graduate from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; she practiced pediatrics in the Clear Lake City area for 28 years and was beloved by her patients and highly respected by her colleagues; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Wimberly was an avid sports fan, and she enjoyed the outdoors and hunting and fishing; she had a great appreciation for fast vehicles, including cars, boats, and airplanes; she was an excellent cook and a gracious hostess who liked to have family gatherings; she also loved to travel and to spend time with her children and grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, She held strong beliefs and was fiercely loyal, and she was noted for her love of debate, her engaging personality, and her tenacity; in spite of her illness during her last 10 years, she maintained her feisty spirit and her zest for life; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Wimberly was devoted to her family and was a generous, kindhearted person who was respected in the community for her exceptional accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, A woman of integrity and strength, she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and she will long be remembered with affection and appreciation by all who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. Winnette Vinyard Wimberly; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 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 Dr. Winnette Wimberly.

Taylor

________________________________

President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 19, 2013, by a rising vote.

________________________________

Secretary of the Senate

________________________________

Member, Texas Senate