SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 102
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Pamela Kaye Washington
 
         WHEREAS, The life of a compassionate and courageous woman
  drew to a close with the passing of Pamela Kaye Washington of
  Austin, who died on June 26, 2017, at the age of 60; and
 
         WHEREAS, Born on December 4, 1956, the former Pamela Baber
  was the daughter of Lucious Baber and Esther Grey; as a child, she
  witnessed her mother's struggles with heart disease, and she
  subsequently fought her own battle with cardiovascular problems;
  after learning of her family's genetic predisposition to such
  illnesses, she became actively involved with the American Heart
  Association; and
 
         WHEREAS, A tireless advocate for public policies that promote
  good nutrition and cardiovascular health, Mrs. Washington lobbied
  on behalf of the American Heart Association in the nation's
  capital, worked to build support for constructive proposals in
  the Texas Legislature, and chaired the association's Austin
  Grassroots Action Team; in addition, she served as a national
  spokesperson for Go Red for Women, and she shared her personal
  story of heart disease and American Heart Association activism as
  a member of the campaign's 2015-2016 class of "Real Women";
  passionately committed to empowering individuals, she fostered
  awareness of healthy lifestyles and encouraged people to take a
  more proactive role in protecting their health; and
 
         WHEREAS, Throughout her life, this dynamic Texan sought
  out ways to help others in her community; she volunteered for
  more than 14 years with the Boy Scouts of America, vigorously
  promoted engagement in the electoral process, and held the office
  of deputy registrar for Travis County for six years; she also
  served the State of Texas with great dedication for two decades
  as an enforcement officer with the Office of the Texas
  Comptroller of Public Accounts; following her retirement from
  that job, she enjoyed success as an entrepreneur, running her own
  tax consulting firm, Washington Business Ventures; and
 
         WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to her family, Mrs. Washington was
  the caring mother of three children, Ayshia, Jerel, and the late
  Terence Washington; she was a doting grandmother, and her life
  was enriched by the support and affection of her husband, Larry,
  and by the many friends who loved and cherished her; and
 
         WHEREAS, An outspoken believer in the importance of not only
  surviving but thriving, Pamela Washington modeled that belief
  through her generous efforts to make the world around her a
  better place, and she will forever be remembered with admiration
  by those she leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
  of Pamela Kaye Washington and extend sincere condolences to all
  who mourn her passing; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
  so in memory of Pamela Kaye Washington.
 
  Zaffirini
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on August 7, 2017, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate