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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Patsy Ruth Willingham Phillips Alexius on August 31, |
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2016, at the age of 75; and |
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WHEREAS, The daughter of Lawrence and Elizabeth Willingham, |
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the former Patsy Willingham was born in Overton on August 8, 1941; |
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she earned both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in |
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education at Stephen F. Austin State University and served as a |
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teacher and counselor in public schools in Galena Park, Archer |
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City, Windthorst, and Austin; immensely dedicated to her students, |
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she made a positive difference in countless young lives, and she was |
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a caring mentor to many colleagues; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Alexius was committed to the advancement of her |
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profession; she served as an officer in the Texas School Counselors |
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Association, and she advocated successfully for the passage of |
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Licensed Professional Counselor legislation; in recognition of her |
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contributions, she was awarded License Number 2, and she received |
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numerous accolades for her work on behalf of her profession; and |
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WHEREAS, Devoted to her family, Mrs. Alexius took great pride |
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in her children, Beth Phillips Noles and State Representative Larry |
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Phillips; through the years, she rejoiced in becoming "MeMaw" to |
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Sidney, Henry, and Meribeth Phillips, Cole Maupin, and Alexus and |
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Spencer Davis, and she loved taking her grandchildren on trips and |
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hearing about their daily activities; Mrs. Alexius and her husband, |
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Robert Alexius, shared a rewarding relationship of 36 years, and |
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they especially enjoyed camping, taking cruises, and traveling to |
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music festivals; and |
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WHEREAS, Possessed of a kind, compassionate nature and an |
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intrepid spirit, Patsy Alexius brightened the world for all who |
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knew her, and they will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Patsy Ruth |
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Willingham Phillips Alexius and extend deep sympathy to her |
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relatives and friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Patsy |
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Alexius. |