H.R. No. 510
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A full and generous life dedicated to helping others
  has drawn to a close with the death of Melode Seremet, the founder
  of the Paws for Reflection therapeutic ranch in Midlothian, on
  February 14, 2021, at the age of 62; and
         WHEREAS, Melode Seremet was born in Winchester, Virginia, on
  December 26, 1958, and she moved with her parents to Mississippi and
  Florida; she began her career as an IT analyst for a hospital in
  Stuart, Florida, and later worked in nursing administration; and
         WHEREAS, In 1993, Ms. Seremet moved to Texas, where she
  became involved in community affairs, serving as a board member of
  her local library, as activity director for the chamber of
  commerce, as a volunteer for the school district, and as the
  director of several nonprofit organizations; she also returned to
  school and studied to become a licensed veterinary technician; and
         WHEREAS, Inspired by a dream, Ms. Seremet founded the
  nonprofit Paws for Reflection Ranch in 2007; the 15-acre
  animal-assisted activity and therapy facility offers individuals
  and families the opportunity to work with licensed professional
  therapists and therapy animals; clients include children with
  special needs, veterans dealing with PTSD, and people suffering
  from anxiety, depression, and other disorders; the therapy animals
  include horses, goats, rabbits, and miniature pot-bellied pigs;
  until her death, Ms. Seremet managed the ranch's day-to-day
  operations, overseeing the care of the animals, greeting new
  guests, and raising funds and developing community partnerships;
  and
         WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Seremet enjoyed the love
  and support of her husband, Stan, with whom she shared 34 years, and
  she took great pride in their daughter, Mandy; and
         WHEREAS, Blessed with a compassionate heart and a spirit of
  innovation, Melode Seremet created a unique organization that has
  helped thousands of people in need, and she leaves behind a legacy
  of kindness and concern for others that will continue to inspire all
  those who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Melode Seremet and
  extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her
  husband, Stan Seremet; to her daughter, Mandy Davis, and her
  husband, Bryce; to her granddaughter, Chloe Davis; and to her other
  relatives and many 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 Melode
  Seremet.
 
  Ellzey
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 510 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on April 9, 2021.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House