SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 44
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Shirley Summers
 
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
  the passing of Shirley Ann Summers of Tyler on July 18, 2023, at
  the age of 88; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of John and Lavada Summers, Shirley
  Summers was born in Tyler on February 15, 1935, and she grew up
  with three sisters, Gerry, Billy Marie, and Jean; she attended
  Tyler High School and went on to graduate from Tyler Junior
  College; while employed as a lab technician at The University of
  Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, she met Charles Edward George;
  they married and became the proud parents of two children,
  Catherine and Daniel; and
         WHEREAS, After moving to Baytown, Ms. Summers became
  involved with the Service League of Baytown, and she was a member of
  Trinity Episcopal Church Baytown; she later continued her
  education, earning a bachelor of science degree from the University
  of Houston and a master of science degree from Texas Woman's
  University; passionate about the medical field, she worked as a
  registered dietician at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston and as a
  dietician consultant at Baylor Scott & White in Dallas; and
         WHEREAS, In retirement, Ms. Summers returned home to
  Tyler, where she joined Marvin Methodist Church; she
  treasured time spent with her five grandchildren and six
  great-grandchildren, and she enjoyed playing bridge and
  mah-jongg; and
         WHEREAS, Although Shirley Summers is deeply missed, those
  who held her dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness
  she brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Shirley Ann Summers and extend heartfelt condolences to the
  members of her family: to her sister, Jean Pipkin; to her
  daughter, Catherine Ann George, and her husband, Thomas Gidley;
  to her son, Daniel Edward George, and his wife, Susan Parks
  George; to her grandchildren, Meghan Gill, Charles Malone,
  Benjamin George, Caroline George Norment, and Elizabeth George
  Carter; to her great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Colton Malone,
  Alexander and Logan Gill, Thomas Norment, and Clare Carter; to
  her nephews, Ric and Greg Pipkin; to her niece, Debbie Freeland;
  and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Shirley Summers.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on October 26, 2023, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate