SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 637
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Missy Shorey
 
         WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help comfort
  those saddened by the untimely death of admired civic leader
  Missy Shorey of Dallas on April 23, 2019, at the age of 47; and
         WHEREAS, The first woman elected chair of the Dallas County
  Republican Party, Missy Shorey took office in 2017; she worked
  tirelessly in behalf of conservative candidates and the values
  she cherished, including life, liberty, and our constitutional
  rights; with her vibrant personality and tremendous energy and
  enthusiasm, she helped energize voters around the powerful
  opportunities she saw for citizens of North Texas; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Shorey previously served for seven years as
  executive director of Maggie's List, a national political action
  committee dedicated to electing conservative women to the United
  States Congress; she was the founder, CEO, and president of
  Shorey Public Relations, an agency specializing in energy,
  elections, and economic development; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Mobile, Alabama, Ms. Shorey moved
  frequently in her youth as the daughter of a Coast Guard rescue
  pilot; she worked on Capitol Hill while attending high school in
  Washington, D.C., and after graduating from the University of
  Florida, she ran a congressional campaign and served as a
  communications specialist for the United States Senate
  Republican Conference; having completed her MBA at American
  University's Kogod School of Business, she became a vice
  president for Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide and senior vice
  president and marketing practice leader for Hill+Knowlton
  Strategies; she launched her own firm in 2004; and
         WHEREAS, Missy Shorey dedicated herself to making a
  positive difference in the world around her, and although she
  will be deeply missed, she leaves a legacy that will long be
  treasured by those who were fortunate enough to share in the
  richness of her life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Missy Shorey and
  extend sincere condolences to her husband, Marc Himelhoch, and to
  all who mourn her passing; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Missy Shorey.
 
  Hancock, Hall, Paxton
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 25, 2019, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate