SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 358

In Memory

of

Sue Sharp

WHEREAS, Residents of Pittsburg lost a dedicated public servant and community leader with the passing of Sue Sharp on August 31, 2016, at the age of 76; and

WHEREAS, A native of Winnsboro, the former Sue Willard was born on July 16, 1940, to John Henry and Katie Lou Dickson Willard, and she grew up in the company of three siblings; she began her work with the City of Pittsburg in 1974 and served as city secretary for a number of years; after retiring from that post in 2003, she remained civically engaged as a member of the Pittsburg City Council from 2004 to 2015; throughout her career, she earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues for her sage advice and for the passion she brought to serving her fellow citizens; and

WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to her family, Mrs. Sharp shared a rewarding marriage with her husband, Joe; the couple were the proud parents of a son, David, and over the years, they delighted in seeing their family grow to include a granddaughter, Jacey, and a great-granddaughter, Heidi; Mrs. Sharp was also a valued congregant of the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburg; and

WHEREAS, Sue Sharp was a significant asset to the community she loved, and she will be deeply missed by all those who were privileged enough to share in the richness of her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Sue Sharp and extend heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends; 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 Sue Sharp.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 6, 2017, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate