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By: Villalba H.R. No. 1402

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Frankie A. Hill of Milano, who passed away on April 9, 2017, at the age of 72; and

WHEREAS, Born in Galveston on May 19, 1944, the former Frankie Coldiron was the daughter of Aubrey Clark and Maudie Fay Coldiron; she graduated from Milano High School, and in addition to working over the years as a bookkeeper, as a ticket writer for a livestock auction, and other jobs, she was employed for 35 years with the United States Postal Service; and

WHEREAS, Married in 1963 to W. E. "Butch" Hill, Mrs. Hill became the mother of three treasured daughters, Deborah, Deitre, and Deanna; throughout her life, she dedicated herself to providing a warm and loving home for her family, which today has grown to include seven grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; among her favorite activities were fishing, playing cards, and above all, spending time with those dearest to her, and she always went above and beyond to ensure that everyone around her was well cared for; and

WHEREAS, A woman of exceptional kindness, graciousness, and generosity, Frankie Hill is deeply missed, and she will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who held her close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Frankie A. Hill and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her daughters, Deborah Hill, Deitre Hill, and Deanna Hill; to her grandchildren, Levi Gage and his wife, Ashley, Eli Gage, Ashley Juergens and her husband, Seth, Brock Gage, Autumn Pierce, Sammi Pierce, and Kenton Pierce; to her great-granddaughter, Calie Fay; to her sister, Nellie Ryan; 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 Frankie Hill.