87R7317 BK-D
 
  By: Burrows H.R. No. 173
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The passing of Gloria Galt of San Antonio on January
  5, 2021, at the age of 95, has brought great sorrow to her many
  friends and loved ones; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Ardmore, Oklahoma, on June 25, 1925, Gloria
  Galt was the daughter of Allierose Breeding and Edward McGee Galt
  and the granddaughter of Judge John Galt, the first mayor of
  Ardmore; she attended The Hockaday School in Dallas, before moving
  with her family to San Antonio and enrolling at Saint Mary's Hall
  for her senior year of high school; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Galt continued her studies at The University of
  Texas at Austin, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, and
  she later earned a master of fine arts degree from Parsons School of
  Design in New York City; while she was a student at UT, a study
  abroad trip to the University of Mexico kindled her interest in
  Mexico, and she moved to San Miguel de Allende for a time; there,
  she met a like-minded devotee of Mexican culture, Bobby Barclay,
  with whom she shared a lifelong companionship; and
         WHEREAS, A talented artist, Ms. Galt was asked to design the
  "Key to Our City," a 15-inch bronze key to commemorate the 1968
  World's Fair in San Antonio; she was a longtime supporter and patron
  of the arts, dedicating her time and talents to such institutions as
  the Southwest School of Art and the San Antonio Museum of Art and
  also contributing to charitable causes through the San Antonio Area
  Foundation and other organizations; she was an emeritus member of
  The University of Texas at San Antonio Development Board and a
  member of The Argyle Board of Governors, the San Antonio Country
  Club, Club Giraud, and the Junior League of San Antonio; in
  addition, she was a congregant of St. Mark's Episcopal Church; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Galt was blessed with the affection of a large
  circle of loved ones that included several generations of nieces
  and nephews, and her charm and graciousness endeared her to friends
  from around the world; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout her years on this earth, Gloria Galt
  enriched the lives of countless people, and memories of her warmth,
  her generosity, and her inimitable spirit will forever be
  treasured; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gloria Galt and extend
  deepest sympathy to her family 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 Gloria
  Galt.