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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and enthusiasm drew to a close |
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with the passing of Bridget Hood Anderson of Austin on July 11, |
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2019, at the age of 80; and |
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WHEREAS, The daughter of Lorraine Barnes Hood and Buck Hood, |
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the former Bridget Hood was a native of Austin; as a child, she |
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traveled extensively with her parents, who were political |
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journalists covering campaigns; she was a proud alumna of Austin |
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High School, and she graduated with the Class of 1956; and |
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WHEREAS, At Austin High, she met her future husband, Bob |
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Anderson, and the couple went on to share a rewarding marriage that |
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spanned 62 years; Mrs. Anderson was the devoted mother of 7 |
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children, and with the passing years, she had the pleasure of seeing |
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her family grow to include 13 grandchildren and 2 |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for her generosity and wonderful sense of |
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humor, Bridget Anderson brightened the world for all who knew her, |
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and they will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Bridget Hood Anderson |
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and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bridget |
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Anderson. |