87R3011 BHH-D
 
  By: King of Parker H.R. No. 99
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed educator drew to a close with
  the passing of Julie Anna Choate of Hudson Oaks on August 15, 2020,
  at the age of 50; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Fort Worth on July 2, 1970, the former Julie
  Newbury was the daughter of Don and Brenda Newbury, and she grew up
  with two sisters, Jana and Jeanie; she married Bryan Choate on June
  11, 1994, and they shared a rewarding union that spanned 26 years
  and became the proud parents of two children, Benjamin and Brittin;
  and
         WHEREAS, A graduate of Howard Payne University and Dallas
  Baptist University, Mrs. Choate enjoyed a career as an educator for
  more than 29 years; she began as a teacher at Deer Creek Elementary
  School in the Crowley Independent School District and eventually
  became an assistant principal in the district; she later joined the
  faculty of Aledo ISD and spent more than a decade at McCall
  Elementary School, where she served first as assistant principal
  and then as principal; and
         WHEREAS, In honor of Mrs. Choate's significant contributions
  to her community, the Julie Choate Higher Education Fund has been
  established for her son, who graduated from Aledo High School in
  2019, and her daughter, who is a junior at Aledo High; Mrs. Choate
  was a valued congregant of Trinity Bible Church, and she drew
  strength from her deep and abiding faith throughout her life; and
         WHEREAS, Julie Choate possessed a generosity of spirit that
  expressed itself in myriad ways, and her example of grace,
  optimism, and compassion will forever be a source of inspiration to
  those she leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Julie Anna Choate and
  extend sincere condolences 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 House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Julie Anna
  Choate.