87R29675 TBO-D
 
  By: Clardy H.R. No. 1760
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close
  with the passing of Avery Alderman Rhodes of Nacogdoches on May 11,
  2021, at the age of 52; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of B. W. Sanderson and Wayne Alderman,
  the former Avery Alderman was born on December 5, 1968; she grew up
  in Jasper and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University; in
  1993, she married Charles "Chuck" Rhodes Jr., and they became the
  parents of a daughter, Madison; the couple were eventually blessed
  with two grandchildren, Ashton and Annsley; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Rhodes was devoted to her family, including her
  siblings, Neil and Ashley, her stepsister, Toni, her stepdaughter,
  Brook, her stepfather, Wayne Sanderson, and her stepmother, Becky
  Alderman; she loved having coffee with relatives and friends while
  reminiscing over the myriad of photos on her phone; sustained by a
  strong faith, she sent up prayers and offered support for anyone in
  need, and she could always provide the perfect scripture to comfort
  and inspire; and
         WHEREAS, For 22 years, Ms. Rhodes was employed as a
  pharmaceutical representative, most recently as senior executive
  representative for AstraZeneca; the company recognized her with the
  Circle of Excellence, its most prestigious award; over the course
  of her career, she was a mentor to numerous colleagues;
  additionally, she served on the Texas Diabetes Council by
  gubernatorial appointment; as a former resident of Angelina County,
  she was very involved with the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of
  Commerce, and she was a graduate of Leadership Lufkin; and
         WHEREAS, While her loss is difficult to bear, Avery Rhodes
  leaves behind many friends and loved ones whose lives are far richer
  for having known her, and she will forever hold a treasured place in
  their hearts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Avery Alderman Rhodes
  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 Avery
  Rhodes.